Contracted by Israviation to develop, design and build the “proof of concept” prototype of the turboprop ST50, the Cirrus ST50 engineering prototype first flew on December 7, 1994. The all new five seater is being developed by Cirrus Designs in the US and Israviation in Israel. Cirrus is responsible for the design while Israviation will manufacture the aircraft.
Engine: Pratt & Whitney PT6.
Seats: 5.
The product line was expanded in 2000 with certification of the SR22, a growth product of the SR20, with a more powerful engine and longer range.
A new aircraft, the Cirrus SR22-G2 (Generation 2), replacing the SR22, features all leather seats, feather wrapped side yoke, throttle and grab handles, as well as new large gull wing doors. The type also has a full colour 10.4 inch primary flight display (PFD), and a 10.4¬inch colour display displaying engine monitoring, checklists, weather, terrain, and route flight planning information.
The first Australian-assembled Cirrus SR22 was handed over to its owner at Archerfield, Queensland, in May 2006. The aircraft are assembled from knocked-down kits from Cirrus in the USA.
In April 2007, Cirrus Design introduced its third generation of aircraft – the SR22-G3. The G3 is a continuing evolution to refine the aircraft structure and systems, and reduce unnecessary weight using the best new materials and engineering methods available. Cirrus introduced the SR22-G3 with a lighter wing thanks to a new carbon fibre spar with increased dihedral, increased fuel capacity, improved ice protection, expanded centre of gravity envelope and taller undercarriage for greater prop clearance. Without adding to the aircraft’s weight, Cirrus has increased new equipment options, payload, safety features, and aircraft usefulness.
With nearly 700 changes and systems improvements, the SR22-G3 represents the culmination of virtually everything Cirrus has learned about engineering and design.
2001 Cirrus SR22
Base price: $276,000
Engine: TCM IO-550-N, 310 hp@SL
TBO: 2000 hrs.
Fuel type: 100/100LL
Propeller type/diameter: Hartzell CS / 78 in
Landing gear type: Tri/Fixed
Max ramp weight (lbs.): 3400
Gross weight (lbs.): 3400
Landing weight (lbs.):3400
Empty weight, std. (lbs.): 2250
Useful load, std. (lbs.): 1150
Payload, full std. fuel (lbs.): 664
Usable fuel (USgals.): 81
Oil capacity (qts.): 8
Wingspan: 38 ft. 3 in.
Overall length: 26 ft.
Height: 8 ft. 9 in.
Wing area (sq. ft.): 144.9
Wing loading (lbs./sq. ft.): 23.5
Power loading (lbs./hp.): 11.0
Wheel track (in.): 10 ft. 9 in.
Wheel size (in.): 6.00 x 6
Seating capacity: 4
Cabin width (in.): 49
Cabin height (in.): 50
Baggage capacity (lbs.): 130
Cruise speed (kts) 75% power @ 10,000 ft.: 180
Cruise speed (kts) 65% power @ 10,000 ft.: 175
Cruise speed (kts) 55% power @ 12,000 ft.: 171
Max range (w/ reserve) (nm) 75% power at 17.000 ft: 744
Max range (w/ reserve) (nm) 65% power at 17.000 ft: 827
Max range (w/ reserve) (nm) 55% power at 17.000 ft: 939
Fuel consumption (USgph) 75% power: 16.4
Fuel consumption (USgph) 65% power: 15.0
Fuel consumption (USgph) 55% power: 13.9
Stall speed (flaps up) (knots) :69
Stall speed (flaps down) (knots): 59
Best rate of climb (fpm): 1400
Best rate of climb, 8000 ft. (fpm): 843
Service ceiling (ft.): 17,500
Takeoff ground roll (ft.): 1058
Takeoff over 50-ft. obstacle (ft.): 1629
Landing ground roll (ft.): 1161
Landing over 50-ft. obstacle (ft.): 2352
2007 Cirrus SR22 Turbo
Base price: $544,295
Engine: TCM IO-550N
TBO (hrs.): 2000
Horsepower@altitude: 310@SL
Fuel type: 100LL
Propeller type: Hartzell ACSII/3-blade
Landing gear type: Fixed/Tri.
Max ramp weight (lbs): 3400
Gross weight (lbs.): 3400
Landing weight (lbs.): 3400
Empty weight, std. (lbs.): 2418
Useful load, std. (lbs.): 982
Useful fuel (USgals.): 81
Wingspan: 38 ft. 6 in.
Cabin doors: 2
Cruise Speed, 75% power (KTAS): 203
Fuel Consumption, 75% power (gph): 17.5
Vso (kts.): 61
Best rate of climb SL (fpm.): 1304
Takeoff ground roll (ft.): 1574
Landing ground roll (ft.): 1141
Landing over 50 ft. obstacle (ft.): 2325
2004 Cirrus SR22-G2
Base price: $334,700
Engine: TCM IO-550-N
Horsepower@rpm@altitude: 310@2700@SL
Horsepower for takeoff:310
TBO hrs.: 2000
Fuel type:100/100LL
Propeller type/diameter (in.): Hartzell CS/78
Landing gear type: Tri./Fixed
Max ramp weight (lbs.): 3400
Gross weight (lbs.): 3400
Landing weight (lbs.): 3400
Empty weight, std. (lbs.): 2250
Useful load, std. (lbs.): 1150
Payload, full std. fuel (lbs.): 664
Usable fuel (USgals.): 81
Oil capacity (qts.): 8
Wingspan: 38 ft. 6 in.
Overall length: 26 ft.
Height: 8 ft. 7 in.
Wing area (sq. ft.): 144.9
Wing loading (lbs./sq. ft.): 23.5
Power loading (lbs./hp.): 11
Wheel track: 10 ft. 9 in.
Wheel size (in.): 6.00 x 6
Seating capacity: 4
Cabin doors: 2
Cabin width (in.): 49
Cabin height (in.): 50
Baggage capacity (lbs.): 130
Cruise speed, best economy (kts.) 75% power: 180
Cruise speed, best economy (kts.) 65% power: 175
Cruise speed, best economy (kts.) 55% power: 171
Max range (w/ 45-min. reserve) (nm) 75% power: 720
Max range (w/ 45-min. reserve) (nm) 65% power: 770
Max range (w/ 45-min. reserve) (nm) 55% power: 821
Fuel consumption, best economy (USgph) 75% power: 16.4
Fuel consumption, best economy (USgph) 65% power: 15.0
Fuel consumption, best economy (USgph) 55% power: 13.9
Vs (knots) :69
Vso (knots): 59
Best rate of climb (SL fpm): 1400
Best rate of climb,8,000 ft. (fpm): 842
Service ceiling (ft.): 17,500
Takeoff ground roll (ft.): 1020
Takeoff over 50-ft. obstacle (ft.):1575
Landing ground roll (ft.): 1140
Landing over 50-ft. obstacle (ft.): 2325
Cirrus SR22-G3
Engine: Continental IO-550-N, 310 hp@SL
Gross weight (lbs.): 3400
Landing weight (lbs.): 3400
Empty weight, std. (lbs.): 2230
Useful load, std. (lbs.): 1170
Useable fuel, std. (gals.): 92
Wingspan: 38 ft. 4 in.
Overall length: 26 ft.
Height: 8 ft. 9 in.
Cabin width (in.): 49
Cabin height (in.): 50
Max cruise speed (kts.): 185
Range, 65% power (nm): 1049
Range, 55% power (nm):1170
Vso (kts.): 60
Best rate of climb, SL (fpm): 1400
Service ceiling (ft.): 17,500
Takeoff ground roll (ft.): 1028
Takeoff over 50-ft. obstacle (ft.): 1594
Landing ground roll (ft.): 1141
Landing over 50 ft. obstacle (ft.): 2344
2009 CIRRUS SR22 X EDITION
Engine: Continental IO-550-N
Turbonormalizing system: Tornado Alley
Horsepower 310@SL
Gross weight (lbs.): 3400
Empty weight, std. (lbs.): 2517
Useful load, std. (lbs.): 883
Usable fuel, std. (USgals./lbs.): 92/552
Wingspan: 38 ft. 4 in.
Overall length: 26 ft.
Overall length: 8 ft. 11 in.
Cabin width (in.): 49
Cabin height (in.): 50
Vso (kts.): 60
Best rate of climb (fpm): 1400
Service ceiling (ft.): 25,000
Max cruise speed (KTAS): 219
Cruise range with reserve, 75% power (nm): 925
Max range with reserves, 55% power (nm): 1000
Takeoff ground roll (ft.): 1028
Takeoff over 50 ft. obstacle (ft.): 1594
Landing ground roll (ft.): 1141
Landing over 50 ft. obstacle (ft.): 2344
SR22 GTS
SR22 GS
SR22 S
SR21tdi – Engine: Diesel.
In the summer of 1994, Cirrus Design introduced the SR20 at the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Convention in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Cirrus Design continued development and testing of the SR20 and received FAA certification in October 1998.
The Cirrus SR20 is constructed with strong, composite materials. It delivers a 160 knot cruise speed and sips only 10.5 gallons of fuel per hour as it covers an 800 nautical mile range. It is powered by a Teledyne Continental IO 360 ES 200 hp engine and the propeller from Hartzell, and fitted with a side-stick controller.
The first customer delivery was on 20 July 1999. At that point, Cirrus has orders for 324 SR20s.
Shortly after delivering their 200th SR20, Cirrus Design unveiled thew SR20A, with an increase of 45 kg in take-off weight, a redesigned engine cowling and other minor refinements.
SR20
Engine: Teledyne Continental IO-360ES, 200 hp.
TBO hrs.: 2000
Propeller: Const. spd.
Landing gear type: Tri/Fixed
Length 26 ft 7.92 m
Height 8 ft 11 in 2.71 m
Wingspan 38 ft 4 in 11.68 m
Cabin Length 130 in 330 cm
Cabin Width 49 in 124 cm
Cabin Height 50 in 127 cm
Maximum Gross Weight 3050 lbs 1386 kg
Standard Empty Weight 2080 lbs 945 kg
Useful Load 970 lbs 441 kg
Usable Fuel Capacity 56 gal/336 lbs 212 litre/153 kg
Full Fuel Payload 634 lbs 288 kg
Takeoff 1478 ft 450 m
Takeoff Over 50 ft Object 2221 ft 677 m
Climb Rate 828 ft/min 252 m/min
Stall Speed with Flaps 56 KCAS 56 KCAS
Max cruise: 160 kt
Cruise Speed (75% Power) 155 KTAS
Cruise Range with Reserve 627 nm 1161 km
Maximum Range with Reserve (55% pwr) 785 nm 1454 km
Landing Ground Roll 853 ft 260 m
Landing Over 50 ft Object 2636 ft 803 m
SR20
Engine: Teledyne Continental IO-360ES, 200 hp.
TBO hrs.: 2000
Propeller: Const. spd.
Gross weight (lbs.): 2900
Empty weight, std. (lbs.): 1875
Useful load, std. (lbs.): 1025
Fuel (gals.): 60
Wingspan: 35 ft. 7 in.
Overall length: 28 ft. 3 in.
Height: 9 ft. 3 in.
Wing area (sq. ft.): 135
Seating capacity: 4
Cabin width (in.): 49
Cabin height (in.): 50
Baggage capacity (lbs.): 120
Cruise speed (kts.) 75% power: 160
Cruise speed (kts.) 65% power: 155
Max range (w/ reserve) (nm) 75% power: 686
Max range (w/ reserve) (nm) 65% power: 801
Fuel consumption (USgph) 75% power: 10.4
Fuel consumption (USgph) 65% power: 9.4
Stall speed (gear, flaps down) (knots): 57
Best rate of climb (fpm): 961
Service ceiling (ft.): 16,000
Takeoff ground roll (ft.): 1310
Landing ground roll (ft.): 1000
Cirrus SR20
Engine: Continental IO-360-ES, 200 hp@SL
TBO hrs.: 2000
Fuel type:100/100LL
Propeller type/diameter: Hartzell CS / 76 in
Landing gear type: Tri/Fixed
Gross weight (lbs.): 2900
Empty weight, std. (lbs.): 1875
Useful load, std. (lbs.): 1025
Payload, full std. fuel (lbs.): 665
Usable fuel, std. (USgals.): 60
Oil capacity (qts.): 8
Wingspan: 35 ft. 7 in.
Overall length: 28 ft. 3 in.
Height: 9 ft. 3 in.
Wing area (sq. ft.): 135
Wing loading (lbs./sq. ft.): 21.5
Power loading (lbs./hp.): 14.5
Wheel size (in.): 6.00 x 6
Seating capacity: 4
Cabin doors: 2
Cabin width (in.): 49
Cabin height (in.): 50
Baggage capacity (lbs.): 120
Cruise speed (kts.) 75% power @ 6,500 ft.: 160
Cruise speed (kts.) 65% power @ 10,000 ft.: 155
Cruise speed (kts.) 55% power @ 14,000 ft.: 149
Max range (w/ reserve) (nm) 75% power: 686
Max range (w/ reserve) (nm) 65% power: 801
Max range (w/ reserve) (nm) 55% power: 878
Fuel consumption (USgph) 75% power:10.4
Fuel consumption (USgph) 65% power:9.4
Fuel consumption (USgph) 55% power: 8.1
Stall speed (gear, flaps up) (knots):63
Stall speed (gear, flaps down) (knots):57
Best rate of climb (fpm): 961
Service ceiling (ft.): 16,000
Takeoff ground roll (ft.): 1310
Takeoff over 50-ft. obstacle (ft.): 1865
Landing ground roll (ft.): 1000
Landing over 50-ft. obstacle (ft.): 1960
2008 Cirrus SR20-G3
Base price: $276,690
Engine:Continental IO-360-ES, 200 hp
Max gross weight (lbs.): 3050
Landing weight (lbs.): 3050
Empty weight, std. (lbs.): 2080
Useful load, std. (lbs.): 970
Usable fuel, std. (gals.): 56
Wingspan: 38 ft. 4 in.
Overall length (ft.): 26
Overall height: 8 ft. 11 in.
Cabin width (in.): 49
Cabin height (in.): 50
Vso (KIAS): 61
Service ceiling (ft.): 17,500
Climb rate (fpm):828
Max cruise speed, 75% power (KTAS): 155
Range, 75% power (nm): 627
Range, 55% power (nm): 785
Takeoff roll@3050 pounds, SL (ft.): 1478
Takeoff over 50 ft. obstacle (ft.): 2221
Landing ground roll (ft.): 853
Landing over 50 ft. obstacle (ft.): 2636
SR20 GTS
SR20 GS
SR20 S
Alan and Dale Klapmeier offered the VK30 kit aircraft in 1987. The five-seater was powered by a 300-hp Continental pusher engine and had a cruise speed of over 200 mph. The Klapmeiers sold the rights to an Israeli company with intentions to certify the design, but the plan never moved forward. The kit is no longer available and only 5 models were ever built. A pusher designed to cruise at 250 mph, the VK30 is a four place, long range cross country aeroplane first flown in 1988.
The ONW/ Beamcraft I is a version of a design built in the 1960s. It uses commercial window frame “Beams” for the body, and simple 1 inch tubes for the tail. The wings are a simple ladder structure with strut bracing. It can be built in High wing, Mid wing or Low wing configuration, and nose or tail wheel. It is intended for engines ranging from 16 Horse Kohler or Briggs to the 447 rotax and will fly delightfully in the US UL range.
The TNW/ Beamcraft II is a biplane version of the Beam Craft: Same structure, same wheel arrangements, same rough weights and performance. You can have 2 ailerons or 4.
Beamcraft I
Wingspan: 28 ft
Wing Area: 126.5 sq. ft.
Length: 15 ft 66 in
Height: (various)
Weight: 250 lbs
Fuel Tank: 5 US gal.
Stall: 25 mph
Cruise: 50-65 mph
Top Speed: 65 mph
Never Exceed: 75 mph
Gross wt: 500 lbs
G Factor: 5.7+ 2.8-
Beamcraft II
Wingspan: 24 ft
Wing Area: 144 sq. ft.
Named after Graham Lee’s Granddaughter, it is a small negative stagger Sesquiplane, constructed of Aluminum tube and fabric. Miranda is a very light cabin job, designed for efficiency in touring and fun. The small chord lower wing improves total lift. Whittman wing tips boost top speed and climb; shorten take off and reduce stall speed. A large diameter prop gives the plane STOL performance, while the short wing span Allows steep decent angles for excellent short field performance.
Miranda can be powered with a Rotax 277 to 582, VW, Hirth or most motors between 28 and 65 horse. Extremely versatile.
Wingspan: 22 ft
Wing Area: 117 sq. ft.
Length: 17 ft 8 in
Height: 7 ft 6 in
Weight: 280 lbs
Fuel Tank: 10 US gal.
Stall: 30 mph
Cruise: 70-90 mph
Top Speed: 100+ mph
Never Exceed: 125 mph
Gross wt: 600 lbs
G Factor: 5.7+ 2.8-
This is a 2 plane set of plans. You can combine the desireable aspects of both. The Tabloid was produced first as a Bennet racer, and did very well. It was then adopted by the military. With all of the accessories added, it needed a bigger engine, a change of cowl, and rudder to become the Sopwith Baby. Both aircraft were 2 place side by side, but in 7/8 scale they are perfect for the average 200 pound pilot of today. The Sopwith’s construction techniques are similar to the Nieuports. The fuselage can be built in a couple of weekends, and wing ribs will only take a couple of hours to bend.
Best Performance (Baby) Rotax 582 or Hirth with 72 inch or larger prop. The Tabloid can be VW powered due to the smaller cowl, but will need a 2100 CC Or larger engine.
NOTE: The skids are necessary with the rearward placed wheels. The wheels can be positioned as on the baby without tip over skids.
Sopwith Tabloid and Baby
Wingspan: 21 ft 75 in
Wing Area: 195 sq. ft.
Length: 19 ft 5 in
Height: 7 ft 43 in
Weight: 325 lbs
Fuel Tank: 12 – 15 US gal.
Stall: 35 mph
Cruise: 75 mph
Top Speed: 90 mph
Never Exceed: 110 mph
Gross wt: 650 lbs
G Factor: 5.7+ 2.8-
The Morane Saulnier N or Bullet is an earlier WW1 Design, one of the first to have a gun that fired through the propeller requiring deflector plates on the propeller. This Shoulder wing design was faster than anything around at the time despite being wire braced.
The replica is constructed just like the Nieuport, of tubes and gussets, but has the addition of 1/8 plywood formers and stringers to round out the fuselage. Builders could forego the formers and change the tail to produce a Pfalz (the German variant). The Morane replica has proper ailerons, as they did on the later models, and the flying stabilator can be split into stab and elevator. It flew well either way.
Best Performance with Rotax or Hirth ~ 500cc 2.5 or 3:1 reduction. VW is possible, but performance will suffer appreciably in acceleration and climb due to short propeller diameter. Rotax 503 will swing a 72 X 33 or 68 X 34 and really perform. VW’s will swing 60 or 61 inch @ 3000 RPM with just over Half the thrust.
Wingspan: 23 ft 10 in
Wing Area: 117.5
Length: 19 ft 3 in
Height: ~6 ft
Weight: ~275 lbs empty
Fuel Tank: Up to 12 US gal.
Stall: mid 30’s
Cruise: mid 70’s
Top Speed: 100+
Never Exceed: 115
Gross wt.: 600 lbs
G Factor: 5.7+ 2.8-
