The story
Cirrus changed general aviation by putting a rocket-deployed parachute on the entire airplane. Pull the handle, the chute deploys, and the whole plane floats down. It's the best-selling piston single in the world.
Cirrus says its whole-airframe parachute system has brought more than 290 people home safely.
Quick answers
How do you identify a SR22?
Sleek low-wing composite single with fixed tricycle gear in teardrop wheel fairings, a three-blade prop and a long, slender wing. From the ground it looks almost identical to the SR20 and SR22T.
What does a SR22 sound like?
Continental six-cylinder — a smooth, powerful hum. It's the new sound of general aviation.
How fast is the SR22?
Top speed is 183 kts.
How many passengers does the SR22 carry?
Up to 4. A typical layout is 1 pilot + 3 passengers.
How far can the SR22 fly?
Range is about 1,049 nmi.
How big is the SR22?
It is 26 ft 0 in long and 38 ft 4 in across the wings.
When did the SR22 first fly?
Its first flight was in 2000.
How many SR22s have been built?
8,700+ (SR22 and SR22T combined) built.
How rare is a SR22 in Bogey?
COMMON. Everyday traffic. You will catch plenty of these, and every first catch still counts. Your first SR22 catch is worth 25 points.
