Cessna Ttx vs Cirrus SR22

The Cirrus SR22, Cessna TTx and Mooney 201 are three of the fastest piston singles, each fast in its own way — the SR22 with a parachute, the TTx (no longer built) the speed king, and the Mooney 201 (the M20J) the efficiency champion. Speed with a safety net, raw pace, or speed-per-gallon. Where each trades now is below.

Live Market Snapshot

Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily

Cessna Ttx
For sale now
20
Median asking
$599,000
Range
$364,600–$684,540
Listed on 2+ marketplaces
13
Source marketplaces
4
Model years available
2013–2017
Cirrus SR22
For sale now
255
Median asking
$369,473
Range
$233,400–$867,970
Listed on 2+ marketplaces
149
Source marketplaces
16
Model years available
2001–2025

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Safety Record

Absolute counts scale with fleet size — the most-produced types log more events without being less safe. Compare the % fatal.

NTSB (1982–now)Cessna TtxCirrus SR22
All events—124
Serious—8
Fatal—38
Fatalities—74
% Fatal—31%
View full Cessna Ttx NTSB record →View full Cirrus SR22 NTSB record →

Full Specs Comparison

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Spec / Model Cessna TTx Cirrus SR22
Cessna Ttx
View 23 listings →
Median $599,000
 Cirrus SR22
View 265 listings →
Median $369,473
Price Range $364,600 – $684,540 $233,400 – $867,970
Category Single Engine Piston Single Engine Piston
Model Specifications
Seats 4 5
Horsepower 310 HP 310 HP
Cruise Speed 235 kts (435 km/h) 183 kts (339 km/h)
Range 1,250 nm (2,315 km) 1,049 nm (1,943 km)
Service Ceiling 25,000 ft (7,620 m) 17,500 ft (5,334 m)
Max Gross Weight 3,600 lbs (1,633 kg) 3,600 lbs (1,633 kg)
Useful Load — 1,183 lbs (537 kg)
Fuel Capacity 92.0 gal (348 L) 92.0 gal (348 L)
Fuel Burn 17.0 GPH (64 L/h) 13.5 GPH (51 L/h)
TBO 2,000 hrs 2,000 hrs
Overhaul Cost $36,000 $36,000
Annual Fixed $25,000 $25,000
Hourly Variable $195 $180
Engines 1 x Piston 1 x Piston

Cost of Ownership

Estimate

Cessna TTx

Fuel$94/hr
Variable$195/hr
Annual Fixed$25,000/yr
Total (200 hrs/yr) $64,000/yr

Cirrus SR22

Fuel$74/hr
Variable$180/hr
Annual Fixed$25,000/yr
Total (200 hrs/yr) $61,000/yr

Which Should You Buy: Cessna Ttx or Cirrus SR22?

Bottom line: Choose the SR22 for speed plus the CAPS parachute and the largest support network in the class. Choose the TTx for outright speed in a slick composite airframe, accepting no parachute and a used-only market. Choose the Mooney 201 for efficiency — high speed on 200 hp in a slippery, crashworthy-caged airframe. On safety the SR22 brings a parachute the others lack, the Mooney a steel-tube cabin cage, and the TTx a conventional airframe with no chute — different trades, all capable. Parachute, raw speed, or efficiency.

Pick the Ttx if…

  • Faster cruise — 235 kts vs 183 kts.
  • Longer range — 1250 nm vs 1049 nm.
  • Newer design — production from 2013 vs 2001.

Pick the SR22 if…

  • Budget matters — from $233,400 vs $364,600, you save ~$131,200.
  • Lower operating cost — ~$180/hr vs $195/hr.
  • More seats — 5 vs 4.
  • More inventory — 265 listings vs 23.

Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between the SR22, TTx and Mooney 201?
All are fast piston singles — the SR22 fixed-gear composite with a parachute, the TTx a very fast composite without one, the Mooney 201 an efficient retractable. They differ in speed, efficiency and safety features.
Which is fastest?
The TTx is among the fastest fixed-gear singles ever built; the SR22 is close. The Mooney 201 trades top speed for efficiency.
Which has a parachute?
Only the SR22. The TTx and Mooney rely on conventional handling — the Mooney adding a crashworthy steel-tube cage.
Which is better, Cessna TTx or Cirrus SR22?
It depends on your mission and budget. The TTx cruises at 235 kts with 1,250 nm range. The SR22 cruises at 183 kts with 1,049 nm range. Review the specs table above to find which fits your flying profile.
How do prices compare?
Cessna TTx: from $664,000. Cirrus SR22: from $825,000. Prices vary by year, hours, avionics, and condition. Always get a pre-buy inspection.
What's the difference between Cessna Ttx and Cirrus SR22?
SR22 engine: Continental IO-550-N (310 hp). Seats: 4 vs 5. Cruise: 235 vs 183 kts. Range: 1250 vs 1049 nm.
Which is cheaper to operate per hour?
Ttx: about $195/hr variable cost. SR22: about $180/hr variable cost. Variable cost includes fuel, reserves and overhaul accruals. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, annual inspection) add to the total.
Which has more seats and useful load?
Ttx: 4 seats. SR22: 5 seats / 1,183 lb useful load. Useful load = max gross weight minus empty weight; it determines how much fuel plus payload you can carry.
How does maintenance compare — TBO and overhaul cost?
Ttx: 2,000-hour TBO, overhaul ~$36,000. SR22: 2,000-hour TBO, overhaul ~$36,000. Reaching the time-between-overhaul (TBO) triggers a mandatory engine/airframe rebuild that affects resale value.
Disclaimer: All prices and cost estimates are from third-party sources for informational purposes only. Always obtain professional appraisal and inspection before purchase.
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