Comparing the Cirrus SR20 and SR22 light aircraft
Both single-engine Cirrus models share a composite airframe, cabin layout and avionics philosophy, but the SR22 offers more power, speed, range and payload than the SR20.
The Cirrus SR20 and SR22 are single-engine composite aircraft from the same family. Both use Cirrus's airframe design and cabin layout, and both reflect the manufacturer's focus on modern avionics and safety equipment.
Performance is where they diverge. The SR22 has considerably more power than the SR20, giving it more speed, range and payload capacity. The SR20 is the more accessible, less performance-oriented option.
For a prospective owner, the choice looks simple at first, since the two aircraft resemble close relatives. Once performance requirements are weighed, it becomes significant.
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- simpleflying.comWhat Are The Differences Between The Cirrus SR20 And The Cirrus SR22?