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ShinMaywa US-2 vs Cirrus SR-20

ShinMaywa US-2 vs Cirrus SR-20 at a glance — top speed 560 vs 287 km/h, range 4,700 vs 1,450 km, max takeoff weight 47,700 vs 1,383 kg, built 8 vs 1,459 units.

ShinMaywa US-2 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 ShinMaywa US-2
Cirrus SR-20 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Cirrus SR-20
Specifications
ShinMaywa US-2 Cirrus SR-20
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer ShinMaywa Cirrus
First flight 18 December 2003 21 March 1995
Year introduced 2007 1999
Number produced 8 units 1459 units
Average unit price $113 million $630K
Wing area 136.0 m² 13.5 m²
Wingspan 33.2 m 11.7 m
Height 9.8 m 2.5 m
Length 33.5 m 8.0 m
Maximum speed 560 km/h 287 km/h
Operational range 4,700 km 1,450 km
Service ceiling 7,195 m 5,334 m
Max. takeoff weight 47,700 kg 1,383 kg
Empty weight 25,630 kg 943 kg
Total thrust 4 x 3,424 kW 1 x 149 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the ShinMaywa US-2 or Cirrus SR-20?
The ShinMaywa US-2 is faster with a maximum speed of 560 km/h compared to the Cirrus SR-20's 287 km/h, a difference of 273 km/h.
Which has longer range, the ShinMaywa US-2 or Cirrus SR-20?
The ShinMaywa US-2 has a longer range at 4,700 km compared to the Cirrus SR-20's 1,450 km.
Which can fly higher, the ShinMaywa US-2 or Cirrus SR-20?
The ShinMaywa US-2 has a higher service ceiling at 7,195 meters (23,605 ft) compared to the Cirrus SR-20's 5,334 meters (17,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the ShinMaywa US-2 or Cirrus SR-20?
The ShinMaywa US-2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 47,700 kg compared to the Cirrus SR-20's 1,383 kg.
Which is larger, the ShinMaywa US-2 or Cirrus SR-20?
The ShinMaywa US-2 is longer at 33.5 meters compared to the Cirrus SR-20's 8.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the ShinMaywa US-2 or Cirrus SR-20?
The ShinMaywa US-2 is more expensive at approximately $113 million per unit compared to the Cirrus SR-20 at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the ShinMaywa US-2 or Cirrus SR-20?
The Cirrus SR-20 entered service first in 1999, 8 years before the ShinMaywa US-2 which entered service in 2007.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ShinMaywa US-2 or Cirrus SR-20?
The Cirrus SR-20 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,459 units compared to 8 units of the ShinMaywa US-2.