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Diamond DA62 vs Cirrus SR-20

Diamond DA62 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇦🇹 Diamond DA62
Cirrus SR-20 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Cirrus SR-20
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Specifications
Diamond DA62 Cirrus SR-20
Origin country 🇦🇹 Austria 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Diamond Cirrus
First flight 1 April 2012 21 March 1995
Year introduced 2015 1999
Number produced 120 units 1459 units
Average unit price $1.9 million $630K
Wing area 17.1 m² 13.5 m²
Wingspan 14.6 m 11.7 m
Height 2.8 m 2.5 m
Length 9.2 m 8.0 m
Maximum speed 372 km/h 287 km/h
Operational range 2,380 km 1,450 km
Service ceiling 6,069 m 5,334 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,300 kg 1,383 kg
Empty weight 1,590 kg 943 kg
Total thrust 2 x 132 kW 1 x 149 kW
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Overview

The Diamond DA62 and the Cirrus SR-20 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Diamond and Cirrus respectively.

Top speed is 372 km/h for the Diamond DA62 vs 287 km/h for the Cirrus SR-20. The Diamond DA62 has an operational range of 2,380 km vs 1,450 km for the Cirrus SR-20. The Diamond DA62 operates at altitudes up to 6,069 m compared to 5,334 m for the Cirrus SR-20.

The Diamond DA62 has been produced in 120 units vs 1,459 for the Cirrus SR-20. Unit cost is $1.9M for the Diamond DA62 vs $0.63M for the Cirrus SR-20. The Cirrus SR-20 first flew 17 years before the Diamond DA62 (1995 vs 2012).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Diamond DA62 or Cirrus SR-20?
The Diamond DA62 is faster with a maximum speed of 372 km/h compared to the Cirrus SR-20's 287 km/h, a difference of 85 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Diamond DA62 or Cirrus SR-20?
The Diamond DA62 has a longer range at 2,380 km compared to the Cirrus SR-20's 1,450 km.
Which can fly higher, the Diamond DA62 or Cirrus SR-20?
The Diamond DA62 has a higher service ceiling at 6,069 meters (19,911 ft) compared to the Cirrus SR-20's 5,334 meters (17,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the Diamond DA62 or Cirrus SR-20?
The Diamond DA62 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,300 kg compared to the Cirrus SR-20's 1,383 kg.
Which is larger, the Diamond DA62 or Cirrus SR-20?
The Diamond DA62 is longer at 9.2 meters compared to the Cirrus SR-20's 8.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Diamond DA62 or Cirrus SR-20?
The Diamond DA62 is more expensive at approximately $1.9 million per unit compared to the Cirrus SR-20 at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the Diamond DA62 or Cirrus SR-20?
The Cirrus SR-20 entered service first in 1999, 16 years before the Diamond DA62 which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Diamond DA62 or Cirrus SR-20?
The Cirrus SR-20 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,459 units compared to 120 units of the Diamond DA62.