Cirrus SR22 G3: specifications of the single-engine aircraft with the CAPS parachute, for a pilot and up to 3 passengers
The Cirrus SR22 G3 is a four-seat single-engine piston aircraft for a pilot and up to 3 passengers, cruising at about 180 kt (about 333 km/h) with a range of about 1,940 km with reserves (approx.). Launched in April 2007 and built until 2012, it brought a carbon-fibre wing spar, larger tanks and CAPS, the whole-aircraft parachute fitted as standard on every Cirrus. Below: the full specifications, what changed with the G3 generation, how CAPS works, typical routes from Florianópolis and when the SR22 is the best choice.
Specifications (approx.)
| Item | Cirrus SR22 G3 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cirrus Aircraft (Duluth, Minnesota, USA) |
| Generation | G3, launched in 2007 and built until 2012 |
| Engine | Continental IO-550-N, 310 hp (turbonormalized on the Turbo version, with a 25,000 ft ceiling) |
| Propeller | Hartzell constant-speed, three blades |
| Cruise | about 180 kt (333 km/h); maximum about 185 kt (343 km/h) |
| Never-exceed speed (VNE) | about 200 KIAS |
| Range with reserves | about 1,940 km at 65% power; about 2,170 km at 55% |
| Service ceiling | 17,500 ft (about 5,330 m) |
| Rate of climb | about 1,400 ft/min (about 425 m/min) |
| Maximum take-off weight | 1,542 kg (3,400 lb) |
| Typical empty weight | about 1,010 kg |
| Useful load | about 530 kg (fuel, occupants and baggage) |
| Usable fuel | 348 L (92 US gallons) of AVGAS |
| Fuel burn at 75% power | about 65 L/h |
| Occupants | pilot + up to 3 passengers |
| Take-off / landing over a 15 m obstacle | about 490 m / about 715 m (maximum weight, sea level) |
| Dimensions | length 7.92 m; wingspan 11.68 m; height 2.67 m |
| Avionics | Avidyne Entegra with two Garmin GNS 430W or, on later aircraft, Cirrus Perspective by Garmin |
| Safety | CAPS whole-aircraft parachute, standard |
| Ice protection | optional TKS system; some aircraft certified for flight into known icing (FIKI) |
Manufacturer and flight-manual data, rounded. Figures vary with installed equipment, weight, altitude and temperature.
What changed with the G3 generation
- A carbon-fibre wing spar and revised wing, saving weight compared with the G2.
- Usable fuel rose from 81 to 92 US gallons, extending range by about 16%.
- Realigned, taller main landing gear for more propeller clearance.
- A turbonormalized Turbo version, certified up to 25,000 ft.
- Avidyne Entegra avionics on early aircraft and Cirrus Perspective by Garmin on later ones.
CAPS: the whole-aircraft parachute
CAPS (Cirrus Airframe Parachute System) is standard equipment on every Cirrus model. In a serious emergency the pilot pulls a red handle in the cabin ceiling: a rocket extracts a parachute that carries the whole aircraft, which descends under control to the ground with everyone on board. It is a last-resort system that adds to pilot training and the aircraft’s other safety features.
Typical routes from Florianópolis (approx.)
| Route | Straight-line distance | Flight time |
|---|---|---|
| Florianópolis–Blumenau | about 110 km | about 30 min |
| Florianópolis–Joinville | about 165 km | about 40 min |
| Florianópolis–Curitiba | about 250 km | about 55 min |
| Florianópolis–Porto Alegre | about 370 km | about 1h15 |
| Florianópolis–São Paulo | about 490 km | about 1h40 |
| Florianópolis–Montevideo | about 1,070 km | about 3h30, depending on wind and international procedures |
Times assume a cruise of about 330 km/h plus climb and descent. Wind, weight on board and airspace rules change the actual time.
When the SR22 G3 is the best choice
- For 1 to 3 passengers with light baggage, on regional legs of up to about 2 hours.
- For regional airports and shorter runways that a business jet cannot use.
- With full tanks, about 280 kg remains for pilot, passengers and baggage: on heavier trips, fuel is matched to the leg.
- The cabin is not pressurized, so flights stay at medium altitudes.
- For more passengers, more baggage or long legs, a twin such as the King Air C90 or a light jet is the alternative.
FAQ: Cirrus SR22 G3
How many passengers does the Cirrus SR22 G3 carry?
A pilot and up to 3 passengers. With full tanks, about 280 kg remains for pilot, passengers and baggage (approx.).
What is its cruise speed?
About 180 kt (333 km/h) at normal cruise, with a maximum of about 185 kt (343 km/h).
What is its range?
About 1,940 km with reserves at 65% power (approx.); with a full cabin, fuel is reduced and range drops.
What is CAPS?
The parachute that carries the whole aircraft in a serious emergency, deployed with a handle in the cabin ceiling; it is standard on every Cirrus.
How does the G3 differ from the G2?
A carbon-fibre wing spar, 92 US gallons of usable fuel instead of 81 and taller landing gear.
How much does it cost to charter the Cirrus SR22 G3?
The price is per leg and depends on distance, flight time, any waiting time and fees. Send your origin, destination, date and number of passengers for a quote.
See also: Air taxi Florianópolis–Blumenau · Air taxi Florianópolis–Itajaí
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