SR22T vs M350
The M350 leads, topping 3 of 7 compared metrics.
Cross-shopping the Cirrus Aircraft SR22T (introduced 2009) against the Piper Aircraft M350 (introduced 2015) is a common decision, and the two sit closer on paper than the badges suggest. Both are piston singles, which makes them natural cross-shopping rivals. The clearest separation between them is cabin capacity, where the M350 carries more passengers. undefined
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SR22T vs M350: the key differences
- The M350 delivers 32% more range (SR22T: 1,021 nm; M350: 1,343 nm).
- The SR22T delivers 0% more cruise speed (SR22T: 214 kt; M350: 213 kt).
- The M350 delivers 50% more passenger capacity (SR22T: 4 seats; M350: 6 seats).
- The M350 is the newer design (introduced 2015 versus 2009 for the SR22T), a gap of 6 years that usually shows up in avionics, cabin systems and fuel burn.
- The M350 is the larger aircraft by maximum takeoff weight (4,358 lbs versus 3,600 lbs), which typically buys more cabin and payload at the cost of higher trip economics.
Which mission suits which aircraft
Both aircraft are built for regional and short-to-medium legs, so outright range rarely separates them — the call leans on cabin (the M350 seats more), trip economics and what is actually available on the market. Match the airframe to how you fly most weeks, not to the headline range figure.
Which should you choose?
On published specifications the M350 leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The SR22T can still be the smarter buy on acquisition cost, operating economics, runway performance, or current availability — the factors that rarely show up in a spec sheet. Our acquisition advisory team can model both against your actual mission profile before you commit.
SR22T vs M350: FAQs
Which has the longer range, the SR22T or the M350?
The M350 has the longer published range — 1,343 nm versus 1,021 nm for the SR22T.
Does the SR22T or M350 seat more passengers?
The M350 carries more passengers at maximum configuration — up to 6 seats, compared with 4 on the SR22T.
Which is faster, the SR22T or the M350?
The SR22T cruises faster, at 214 kt versus 213 kt for the M350.
Which is newer, the SR22T or the M350?
The M350 is the newer design, introduced in 2015 versus 2009 for the SR22T.
Is the SR22T or the M350 the larger aircraft?
By maximum takeoff weight the M350 is the larger aircraft — 4,358 lbs versus 3,600 lbs for the SR22T.
Should I buy the SR22T or the M350?
On published specifications the M350 leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The SR22T can still be the smarter buy on acquisition cost, operating economics, runway performance, or current availability — the factors that rarely show up in a spec sheet. Our acquisition advisory team can model both against your actual mission profile before you commit.
Still weighing up the SR22T vs M350?
Specs only take you so far. Our advisors give an independent recommendation based on your mission, budget and how you actually fly — and represent your side through to purchase.