Cirrus Aircraft Sr22

Single Piston

The Cirrus SR22 is the world's best-selling single-engine piston aircraft and the first production airplane certified with an airframe parachute as standard equipment. Introduced in 2001 by Cirrus Aircraft of Duluth, Minnesota, the SR22 revolutionized general aviation by combining composite construction, glass-panel avionics, and the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS) into a high-performance four-seat design that appealed to both new pilots and experienced aviators seeking modern safety features. The aircraft's side-stick control, spacious cabin, and sleek composite airframe set it apart from traditional aluminum trainers and made it the aspirational choice for owner-flown personal transportation. Powered by a Continental IO-550 engine producing 310 horsepower, the SR22 cruises at approximately 183 knots and climbs at 1,400 feet per minute, offering performance that rivals or exceeds many twin-engine aircraft while burning less fuel. Its 3,600-pound maximum takeoff weight allows for a useful load around 1,200 pounds, accommodating four adults and baggage with full fuel on most missions. The aircraft's 81-foot wingspan and laminar-flow wing design deliver efficient cruise performance at altitudes up to 17,500 feet, while the CAPS system provides a last-resort safety option that has saved over 100 lives since certification. The SR22 has become the training aircraft of choice for many professional pilot programs and remains popular among business owners, physicians, and affluent private pilots who value its combination of speed, comfort, and safety technology. Later variants introduced turbocharging, upgraded avionics, and refined aerodynamics, but the fundamental design established with the early G1 and G2 models remains largely unchanged. SkyMeter has tracked 201 flights across 61 airframes and 59 operators, with CUB CRAFTERS INC the largest observed operator.