SR-20 vs Tu-126 Moss
Overview
The SR-20 and the Tu-126 Moss are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Cirrus and Tupolev respectively.
The Tu-126 Moss reaches 790 km/h — 2.8x the SR-20's 287 km/h. The SR-20 has an operational range of 1,450 km vs 7,000 km for the Tu-126 Moss. The Tu-126 Moss operates at altitudes up to 10,700 m compared to 5,334 m for the SR-20. At 171,000 kg MTOW, the Tu-126 Moss is 124:1 the SR-20's 1,383 kg.
The SR-20 has been produced in 1,459 units vs 9 for the Tu-126 Moss. The Tu-126 Moss first flew 33 years before the SR-20 (1962 vs 1995).
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| 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 | $630K |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Tupolev |
| First flight | 23 January 1962 |
| Year introduced | 1965 |
| Number produced | 9 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wing area | 13.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.7 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 8.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 287 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,450 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,334 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,383 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 943 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 149 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 311.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 51.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 16.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 56.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 790 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 7,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 10,700 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 171,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 103,000 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 2,758 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the SR-20 or Tu-126 Moss?
The Tu-126 Moss is faster with a maximum speed of 790 km/h compared to the SR-20's 287 km/h, a difference of 503 km/h.
Which has longer range, the SR-20 or Tu-126 Moss?
The Tu-126 Moss has a longer range at 7,000 km compared to the SR-20's 1,450 km.
Which can fly higher, the SR-20 or Tu-126 Moss?
The Tu-126 Moss has a higher service ceiling at 10,700 meters (35,104 ft) compared to the SR-20's 5,334 meters (17,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the SR-20 or Tu-126 Moss?
The Tu-126 Moss has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 171,000 kg compared to the SR-20's 1,383 kg.
Which is larger, the SR-20 or Tu-126 Moss?
The Tu-126 Moss is longer at 56.5 meters compared to the SR-20's 8.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the SR-20 or Tu-126 Moss?
The Tu-126 Moss entered service first in 1965, 34 years before the SR-20 which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the SR-20 or Tu-126 Moss?
The SR-20 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,459 units compared to 9 units of the Tu-126 Moss.