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Cirrus SR-20 vs X-31 EFM Vector

Cirrus SR-20 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Cirrus SR-20
Rockwell-MBB X-31 EFM Vector military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇺🇸 X-31 EFM Vector
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Specifications
Cirrus SR-20 X-31 EFM Vector
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇩🇪 Germany🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Cirrus Rockwell-MBB
First flight 21 March 1995 11 October 1990
Year introduced 1999 --
Number produced 1459 units 2 units
Average unit price $630K --
Wing area 13.5 m² 21.0 m²
Wingspan 11.7 m 7.3 m
Height 2.5 m 4.4 m
Length 8.0 m 13.2 m
Maximum speed 287 km/h 1448 km/h
Operational range 1,450 km -- km
Service ceiling 5,334 m 12,192 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,383 kg 7,303 kg
Empty weight 943 kg 5,175 kg
Total thrust 1 x 149 kW 1 x 4,808 kgf
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Overview

The Cirrus SR-20 and the X-31 EFM Vector are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Cirrus and Rockwell-MBB respectively.

The X-31 EFM Vector reaches 1,448 km/h — 5.0:1 the Cirrus SR-20's 287 km/h. The X-31 EFM Vector operates at altitudes up to 12,192 m compared to 5,334 m for the Cirrus SR-20. At 7,303 kg MTOW, the X-31 EFM Vector is 5.3:1 the Cirrus SR-20's 1,383 kg.

The Cirrus SR-20 has been produced in 1,459 units vs 2 for the X-31 EFM Vector. The X-31 EFM Vector first flew 5 years before the Cirrus SR-20 (1990 vs 1995).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Cirrus SR-20 or X-31 EFM Vector?
The X-31 EFM Vector is faster with a maximum speed of 1,448 km/h compared to the Cirrus SR-20's 287 km/h, a difference of 1,161 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Cirrus SR-20 or X-31 EFM Vector?
The Cirrus SR-20 has a longer range at 1,450 km compared to the X-31 EFM Vector's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the Cirrus SR-20 or X-31 EFM Vector?
The X-31 EFM Vector has a higher service ceiling at 12,192 meters (40,000 ft) compared to the Cirrus SR-20's 5,334 meters (17,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the Cirrus SR-20 or X-31 EFM Vector?
The X-31 EFM Vector has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,303 kg compared to the Cirrus SR-20's 1,383 kg.
Which is larger, the Cirrus SR-20 or X-31 EFM Vector?
The X-31 EFM Vector is longer at 13.2 meters compared to the Cirrus SR-20's 8.0 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Cirrus SR-20 or X-31 EFM Vector?
The Cirrus SR-20 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,459 units compared to 2 units of the X-31 EFM Vector.