Piper PA-28 Warrior vs Cirrus SR20
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Quick answer
Piper PA-28 Warrior vs Cirrus SR20: Cirrus SR20 wins on more measurable specs (5 of 5 categories). Piper PA-28 Warrior has 514 NM range and 117 kt cruise. Cirrus SR20 has 780 NM range and 155 kt cruise.
Head-to-head specs
Piper PA-28 Warrior
Low-wing trainer competing with the Cessna 172 as the primary training aircraft. Stable platform with good control harmony for students.
Full Piper PA-28 Warrior guide →Cirrus SR20
Entry-level Cirrus with CAPS parachute system. Increasingly used in flight schools for modern glass cockpit training.
Full Cirrus SR20 guide →Frequently asked questions
Which is faster, Piper PA-28 Warrior or Cirrus SR20?
Cirrus SR20 cruises faster — Piper PA-28 Warrior at 117 kt vs Cirrus SR20 at 155 kt.
Which has longer range?
Cirrus SR20 flies farther — Piper PA-28 Warrior 514 NM vs Cirrus SR20 780 NM.
Do both require a type rating?
Piper PA-28 Warrior: No type rating required. Cirrus SR20: No type rating required.
Which is harder to fly?
Difficulty depends on transition experience. Neither requires a type rating — both can be flown with appropriate class ratings and a checkout.
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