Cirrus Aircraft - The Need for Flying
Cirrus | November 17, 2010Cirrus Aircraft Corporation manufactures aircraft, was founded in 1984 to manufacture VK-30 kit aircraft.
The company, latest, manufactures various versions of Cirrus SR20 and Circus SR22. Cirrus aircraft also plans to manufacture light sport aircraft and put under the category of Cirrus SR Sport. Cirrus SR is series of single reciprocating aircraft SR, all are electronically made no vacuum systems are used.
The Cirrus SR22 is a class leader with high performing technology employed and also receives high rating for handling and advanced technology.
Specification for Cirrus SR22 Base
Engine : IO-550-N, Continental
Horsepower : 310
Takeoff : 1028 ft
Takeoff : over 50 ft object 1594 ft
Climb rate : 1400 ft/min
Stall speed with flaps : 60 KCAS
Operating altitude : 17,500 ft
Max cruise speed : 185 KTAS
Landing ground roll : 1141 ft
Landing over 50 ft object : 2344 ft
Length : 26 ft
Height : 8 ft 11 in
Wingspan : 38 ft 4 in
Cabin length : 130 in
Cabin width : 49 in
Cabin height : 50 in
The performance plant comes with 5 year limited warranty. The TCM IO-550-N generates 310 hp and is mated to Hartezell 3 Blade Lightweight Composite propellers.
For safety the Cirrus SR22 comes with Cirrus Airframe Parachute System CAPS and seat belts and airbags for pilot and the co-pilot.
The very extraordinary feature is the on frame parachute which takes the plane and the passengers down for a 1,500fpm for landing on the ground.
Cirrus SR20
Cirrus SR20 is now made available with air-conditioning.
The Cirrus SR20 is popularly known for its airframe parachute that makes the plane float in the air in the event of collision or any other mishap. The first Cirrus SR20 was introduced in 1997 and since then the aircraft became one of the best selling aircraft.
The Cirrus Aircraft is an outstanding performer with its cruise speed of 150-155 knots. Once reached to the cruising speeds the aircraft burns 12 gallons per hour on its six cylinder, 200 hp engine from Continental.
Engine : Continental IO-360-ES
Horsepower : 200hp
Takeoff : 1478 ft
Takeoff over 50 ft object : 2221 ft
Climb rate : 828 ft/min
Stall speed with flaps : 56 KCAS
Max cruise speed : 155 KTAS
Landing ground roll : 853 ft
Landing over 50 ft object : 2636 ft
Length : 26 ft
Height : 8 ft 11 in
Wingspan : 38 ft 4 in
Cabin length : 130 in
Cabin width : 49 in
Cabin height : 50 in
The Cirrus SR20 comes with sporty tinted rear windows, polished spinner, Xi and two tone paint. The performance plant TCM-IO-360-ES generates 200 horsepower and creates a pull with 3 blade propeller.
Competition to the SR20 comes from Cessna and Diamond Star but Cirrus has many features that are lacking on the competing aircrafts some of it includes better visibility due to lower panel, higher air speed, the parachute, large and comfortable cabin and off-course the on frame parachute.
The SR20 is just the need for economical flying for two or some times for three.
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