DA62 vs SR-20

Austrian twin-engine, civil utility aircraft, used worldwide for light transport and aerial surveys in the 21st century.
Picture of DA62
Origin country 🇦🇹 Austria
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Diamond
First flight 1 April 2012
Year introduced 2015
Number produced 120 units
Average unit price $1.9 million
American civil utility aircraft, renowned from the late 20th century, extensively deployed in private aviation and flight training.
Picture of SR-20
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Cirrus
First flight 21 March 1995
Year introduced 1999
Number produced 1459 units
Average unit price $0.6 million
Wing area 17.1 m² ◉
Wingspan 14.6 m â—‰
Height 2.8 m â—‰
Length 9.2 m â—‰
Maximum speed 372 km/h
Operational range 2,380 km â—‰
Service ceiling 6,069 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,300 kg â—‰
Empty weight 1,590 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 132 kW â—‰
Profile drawing of Diamond DA62
Wing area 13.5 m² ◉
Wingspan 11.7 m â—‰
Height 2.5 m â—‰
Length 8.0 m â—‰
Maximum speed -- km/h
Operational range 1,450 km â—‰
Service ceiling -- m
Max. takeoff weight 1,383 kg â—‰
Empty weight 943 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 149 kW â—‰
Profile drawing of Cirrus SR-20

Performance Radar Chart

Photo of DA62 by Diamond. Photo of SR-20 by FlugKerl2.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DA62 or SR-20?
The DA62 is faster with a maximum speed of 372 km/h compared to the SR-20's 0 km/h, a difference of 372 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DA62 or SR-20?
The DA62 has a longer range at 2,380 km compared to the SR-20's 1,450 km.
Which can fly higher, the DA62 or SR-20?
The DA62 has a higher service ceiling at 6,069 meters (19,911 ft) compared to the SR-20's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the DA62 or SR-20?
The DA62 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,300 kg compared to the SR-20's 1,383 kg.
Which is larger, the DA62 or SR-20?
The DA62 is longer at 9.2 meters compared to the SR-20's 8.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DA62 or SR-20?
The DA62 is more expensive at approximately $1.9 million per unit compared to the SR-20 at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the DA62 or SR-20?
The SR-20 entered service first in 1999, 16 years before the DA62 which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DA62 or SR-20?
The SR-20 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,459 units compared to 120 units of the DA62.