Cirrus Aircraft
SR20
The Cirrus SR20 is a four-seat composite piston single that introduced the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS) to general aviation, providing a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute as a safety feature. Powered by a Continental IO-360-ES producing 200 hp, it offers modern glass-cockpit avionics via the Cirrus Perspective+ system. The SR20 serves as the entry point into the Cirrus fleet, widely used for personal transportation and flight training.
- Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS) standard
- Cirrus Perspective+ (G1000 NXi) glass cockpit
- Composite airframe construction
- 4-seat cabin with side-stick controls
- IFR certified with WAAS GPS
- Air-conditioning optional
SR20 key specifications
- Range
- 1,000 nm
- Cruise speed
- 155 kts
- Passengers
- up to 4
- Max take-off weight
- 3,150 lb
- Engines
- 1 × Piston
About the SR20
The Cirrus Aircraft SR20 — part of the SR Series family — is a single-engine piston aircraft aimed at affordable personal flying and owner-operation. It entered service in 1999 and is now an established, widely-supported design, developed in the United States.
On performance, it offers a maximum range of about 1,000 nautical miles and a cruise of roughly 155 knots. It seats up to 4 passengers and is powered by 1 Continental IO-360-ES engine.
Its 1,000 nm range makes it well matched to regional and short-to-medium legs. It is certified for single-pilot operation and is approved for IFR flight. Use the comparisons below to see how the SR20 stacks up against similar aircraft, then request a tailored assessment.
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Full specifications
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Value & depreciation
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How the SR20 compares
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