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DA42 Twin Star vs Cirrus SR22

DA42 Twin Star vs Cirrus SR22 at a glance — top speed 354 vs 343 km/h, range 2,250 vs 1,943 km, max takeoff weight 2,000 vs 1,633 kg, built 600 vs 8,785 units.

Diamond DA42 Twin Star military training aircraft side profile drawing
Cirrus SR22 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Cirrus SR22
Specifications
DA42 Twin Star Cirrus SR22
Origin country 🇦🇹 Austria 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Diamond Cirrus
First flight 9 December 2002 1 November 2000
Year introduced 2004 2001
Number produced 600 units 8785 units
Average unit price $1.3 million $850K
Wing area 16.3 m² -- m²
Wingspan 13.4 m 11.7 m
Height 2.5 m 2.7 m
Length 8.0 m 7.9 m
Maximum speed 354 km/h 343 km/h
Operational range 2,250 km 1,943 km
Service ceiling 9,000 m 5,334 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,000 kg 1,633 kg
Empty weight 1,200 kg 1,029 kg
Total thrust 2 x 100 kW 1 x 231 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DA42 Twin Star or Cirrus SR22?
The DA42 Twin Star is faster with a maximum speed of 354 km/h compared to the Cirrus SR22's 343 km/h, a difference of 11 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DA42 Twin Star or Cirrus SR22?
The DA42 Twin Star has a longer range at 2,250 km compared to the Cirrus SR22's 1,943 km.
Which can fly higher, the DA42 Twin Star or Cirrus SR22?
The DA42 Twin Star has a higher service ceiling at 9,000 meters (29,527 ft) compared to the Cirrus SR22's 5,334 meters (17,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the DA42 Twin Star or Cirrus SR22?
The DA42 Twin Star has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,000 kg compared to the Cirrus SR22's 1,633 kg.
Which is larger, the DA42 Twin Star or Cirrus SR22?
The DA42 Twin Star is longer at 8.0 meters compared to the Cirrus SR22's 7.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DA42 Twin Star or Cirrus SR22?
The DA42 Twin Star is more expensive at approximately $1.3 million per unit compared to the Cirrus SR22 at $0.8 million.
Which entered service first, the DA42 Twin Star or Cirrus SR22?
The Cirrus SR22 entered service first in 2001, 3 years before the DA42 Twin Star which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DA42 Twin Star or Cirrus SR22?
The Cirrus SR22 has been produced in greater numbers with 8,785 units compared to 600 units of the DA42 Twin Star.