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Cirrus SR20
ICAO: SR20
Overview
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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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.