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ShinMaywa US-2 vs Cirrus SR22

ShinMaywa US-2 vs Cirrus SR22 at a glance — top speed 560 vs 343 km/h, range 4,700 vs 1,943 km, max takeoff weight 47,700 vs 1,633 kg, built 8 vs 8,785 units.

ShinMaywa US-2 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 ShinMaywa US-2
Cirrus SR22 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Cirrus SR22
Specifications
ShinMaywa US-2 Cirrus SR22
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer ShinMaywa Cirrus
First flight 18 December 2003 1 November 2000
Year introduced 2007 2001
Number produced 8 units 8785 units
Average unit price $113 million $850K
Wing area 136.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 33.2 m 11.7 m
Height 9.8 m 2.7 m
Length 33.5 m 7.9 m
Maximum speed 560 km/h 343 km/h
Operational range 4,700 km 1,943 km
Service ceiling 7,195 m 5,334 m
Max. takeoff weight 47,700 kg 1,633 kg
Empty weight 25,630 kg 1,029 kg
Total thrust 4 x 3,424 kW 1 x 231 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the ShinMaywa US-2 or Cirrus SR22?
The ShinMaywa US-2 is faster with a maximum speed of 560 km/h compared to the Cirrus SR22's 343 km/h, a difference of 217 km/h.
Which has longer range, the ShinMaywa US-2 or Cirrus SR22?
The ShinMaywa US-2 has a longer range at 4,700 km compared to the Cirrus SR22's 1,943 km.
Which can fly higher, the ShinMaywa US-2 or Cirrus SR22?
The ShinMaywa US-2 has a higher service ceiling at 7,195 meters (23,605 ft) compared to the Cirrus SR22's 5,334 meters (17,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the ShinMaywa US-2 or Cirrus SR22?
The ShinMaywa US-2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 47,700 kg compared to the Cirrus SR22's 1,633 kg.
Which is larger, the ShinMaywa US-2 or Cirrus SR22?
The ShinMaywa US-2 is longer at 33.5 meters compared to the Cirrus SR22's 7.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the ShinMaywa US-2 or Cirrus SR22?
The ShinMaywa US-2 is more expensive at approximately $113 million per unit compared to the Cirrus SR22 at $0.8 million.
Which entered service first, the ShinMaywa US-2 or Cirrus SR22?
The Cirrus SR22 entered service first in 2001, 6 years before the ShinMaywa US-2 which entered service in 2007.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ShinMaywa US-2 or Cirrus SR22?
The Cirrus SR22 has been produced in greater numbers with 8,785 units compared to 8 units of the ShinMaywa US-2.