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Cirrus SR22 vs T-6 Texan II

Cirrus SR22 vs T-6 Texan II at a glance — top speed 343 vs 585 km/h, range 1,943 vs 1,700 km, max takeoff weight 1,633 vs 2,858 kg, built 8,785 vs 850 units.

Cirrus SR22 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Cirrus SR22
Beechcraft T-6 Texan II military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-6 Texan II
Specifications
Cirrus SR22 T-6 Texan II
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Cirrus Beechcraft
First flight 1 November 2000 23 December 1992
Year introduced 2001 2001
Number produced 8785 units 850 units
Average unit price $850K $4.3 million
Wing area -- m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 11.7 m 10.2 m
Height 2.7 m 3.3 m
Length 7.9 m 10.2 m
Maximum speed 343 km/h 585 km/h
Operational range 1,943 km 1,700 km
Service ceiling 5,334 m 9,449 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,633 kg 2,858 kg
Empty weight 1,029 kg 2,135 kg
Total thrust 1 x 231 kW 1 x 932 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Cirrus SR22 or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II is faster with a maximum speed of 585 km/h compared to the Cirrus SR22's 343 km/h, a difference of 242 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Cirrus SR22 or T-6 Texan II?
The Cirrus SR22 has a longer range at 1,943 km compared to the T-6 Texan II's 1,700 km.
Which can fly higher, the Cirrus SR22 or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has a higher service ceiling at 9,449 meters (31,000 ft) compared to the Cirrus SR22's 5,334 meters (17,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the Cirrus SR22 or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,858 kg compared to the Cirrus SR22's 1,633 kg.
Which is larger, the Cirrus SR22 or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II is longer at 10.2 meters compared to the Cirrus SR22's 7.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Cirrus SR22 or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II is more expensive at approximately $4.3 million per unit compared to the Cirrus SR22 at $0.8 million.
Which entered service first, the Cirrus SR22 or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II entered service first in 2001, 0 years before the Cirrus SR22 which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Cirrus SR22 or T-6 Texan II?
The Cirrus SR22 has been produced in greater numbers with 8,785 units compared to 850 units of the T-6 Texan II.