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King Air 90 vs Cirrus SR22

King Air 90 vs Cirrus SR22 at a glance — top speed 494 vs 343 km/h, range 2,446 vs 1,943 km, max takeoff weight 5,352 vs 1,633 kg, built 3,100 vs 8,785 units.

Beechcraft King Air 90 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 King Air 90
Cirrus SR22 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Cirrus SR22
Specifications
King Air 90 Cirrus SR22
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft Cirrus
First flight 1 January 1964 1 November 2000
Year introduced 1964 2001
Number produced 3100 units 8785 units
Average unit price -- $850K
Wing area 26.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 13.8 m 11.7 m
Height 4.7 m 2.7 m
Length 11.9 m 7.9 m
Maximum speed 494 km/h 343 km/h
Operational range 2,446 km 1,943 km
Service ceiling 7,574 m 5,334 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,352 kg 1,633 kg
Empty weight 3,217 kg 1,029 kg
Total thrust 2 x 626 kW 1 x 231 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the King Air 90 or Cirrus SR22?
The King Air 90 is faster with a maximum speed of 494 km/h compared to the Cirrus SR22's 343 km/h, a difference of 151 km/h.
Which has longer range, the King Air 90 or Cirrus SR22?
The King Air 90 has a longer range at 2,446 km compared to the Cirrus SR22's 1,943 km.
Which can fly higher, the King Air 90 or Cirrus SR22?
The King Air 90 has a higher service ceiling at 7,574 meters (24,849 ft) compared to the Cirrus SR22's 5,334 meters (17,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the King Air 90 or Cirrus SR22?
The King Air 90 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,352 kg compared to the Cirrus SR22's 1,633 kg.
Which is larger, the King Air 90 or Cirrus SR22?
The King Air 90 is longer at 11.9 meters compared to the Cirrus SR22's 7.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the King Air 90 or Cirrus SR22?
The King Air 90 entered service first in 1964, 37 years before the Cirrus SR22 which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the King Air 90 or Cirrus SR22?
The Cirrus SR22 has been produced in greater numbers with 8,785 units compared to 3,100 units of the King Air 90.