Cirrus SR22

The high-performance single that redefined modern personal aviation

2012 CIRRUS SR22 © Tomás Del Coro

Overview

Cirrus United States ICAO: SR22 2001–Present Active $380,000

The Cirrus SR22 is a high-performance four-seat piston aircraft derived from the SR20. Combining increased power with advanced avionics and an integrated parachute system, it became one of the best-selling general aviation aircraft of its era. The SR22 set new benchmarks in speed and technology for its class.

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Specifications

Units
Engine
1 × Continental IO-550-N
Engine type
Piston
Power
310 hp · 231 kW
Avionics
Garmin Avionics Suite
Wing tips
No winglets
Seats
3
Crew
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Cabin width
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Cabin height
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Cabin length
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Exterior length
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Tail height
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Fuselage diameter
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Wing span
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Baggage volume
28 ft³  ·  0.8 m³
Gross weight
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Empty weight
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Max takeoff weight
16,500 lb  ·  7,500 kg
Max landing weight
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Max payload
1,200 lb  ·  550 kg
Fuel capacity
Max cruise speed
115 kt  ·  132 mph  ·  213 km/h
Maximum speed
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Cruise speed
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Approach speed
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Range
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Fuel burn
29.90 nm/gal  ·  14.63 km/L
Ceiling
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Rate of climb
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Takeoff distance
1,030 ft  ·  310 m
Landing distance
1,140 ft  ·  350 m
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2003 Cirrus Design Corp SR22

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Operational Context

Cirrus SR22 — high-performance composite single

The SR22 first flew in 2000 as a more powerful development of the SR20. It retained composite construction and the whole-airframe parachute system while introducing a larger Continental IO-550 engine. The aircraft entered service in the early 2000s and rapidly gained popularity among owner-pilots.

Powered by a 310 horsepower piston engine, the SR22 cruises at approximately 180 knots (335 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight is about 3,600 pounds (1,630 kg). Range can exceed 1,000 nautical miles (1,850 km) depending on fuel configuration and payload.

The aircraft’s advanced glass cockpit and safety systems helped shift general aviation toward greater standardization of digital avionics. Variants have included turbocharged and updated avionics versions. The SR22 remains one of the most successful high-performance piston singles in production.