Summary The Cirrus SR20 is a pioneering aircraft with a safety parachute and all-composite build. Over 1,800 SR20 aircraft have been sold since deliveries began in 1999. The series, including the improved SR22, has over 10,000 deliveries.
Cirrus SR22, developed from SR20, has been a best-selling general aviation aircraft with impressive specifications. The Cirrus SR20 is a small four-seat general aviation aircraft, first delivered by Cirrus in 1999. It was the first commercial production aircraft with a safety parachute and the first mass-produced light aircraft with an all-composite build.
It was instantly popular and sold well. It has evolved into the SR22 - one of the best-selling general aviation aircraft. Both aircraft remain in production today.
Quick Links The SR20 was certified in 1998 Over 1,800 SR20 aircraft built Impressive specifications Pioneering the use of glass cockpits Equipped with a parachute system Following it with the improved SR22 The SR20 was certified in 1998 The SR20 was not Cirrus’ first general aviation aircraft, although it has become by far the most successful. cirrus launched the kit-built VK-30 in 1988. The VK-30 was a single-engine, low-wing aircraft with tricycle landing gear.
The aircraft had a mid-mounted engine and an all-composite build. Around 40 aircraft were sold. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.
Cirrus followed this with the SR20. This kept the all-composite build, with a type-certified general aviation aircraft. The SR20 first .