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Cirrus SR22T vs Cessna 172

Side-by-side aircraft model specifications (max across variants).

SpecCirrus SR22TCessna 172
ICAO typeS22TC172
MTOW1,600 kg1,200 kg
Range1,000 nm700 nm
Cruise speed183 kt140 kt
Service ceiling25,000 ft17,000 ft
Max seats44
Length8 m8 m
Wingspan12 m11 m
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How does the Cirrus SR22T compare to the Cessna 172 in range?

The Cirrus SR22T has a range of 1,000 nm; the Cessna 172 has a range of 700 nm.

How does the Cirrus SR22T compare to the Cessna 172 in cruise speed?

The Cirrus SR22T cruises at 183 kt; the Cessna 172 cruises at 140 kt.

What is the MTOW difference between the Cirrus SR22T and the Cessna 172?

The Cirrus SR22T has a maximum take-off weight of 1,600 kg, compared with 1,200 kg for the Cessna 172.

How many seats do the Cirrus SR22T and Cessna 172 have?

The Cirrus SR22T seats up to 4; the Cessna 172 seats up to 4.

What ICAO type codes do the Cirrus SR22T and Cessna 172 use?

The Cirrus SR22T is ICAO type S22T; the Cessna 172 is ICAO type C172.