Cirrus SR22T vs Cirrus Vision SF50

The Cirrus SR22T and Cirrus Vision Jet (SF50) sit one rung apart on the same ladder: the SR22T is the most capable Cirrus piston, the Vision Jet the personal jet it most often gives way to. The SR22T already climbs high on turbo-normalised power and supplemental oxygen; the Vision Jet takes the same pilot into a pressurised, jet-speed cabin. Both keep the CAPS parachute. Current asking prices and availability for each are below.

Live Market Snapshot

Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · re-checked on a rolling daily cycle

Cirrus SR22T
For sale now
303
Median asking
$774,900
Range
$349,900–$1,184,900
Model years available
2004–2025
Cirrus Vision SF50
For sale now
42
Median asking
$2,999,950
Range
$1,035,000–$3,599,965
Model years available
2016–2025

Live data from AeroGurus, aggregated daily across the used-aircraft market. Figures are current asking prices, not appraisals — confirm with a pre-buy inspection.

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)Cirrus SR22TCirrus Vision SF50
All events1
Serious0
Fatal0
Fatalities0
% Fatal0%

Full Specs Comparison

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Spec / Model Cirrus SR22T Cirrus Vision SF50
Cirrus SR22T
View 311 listings →
Median $774,900
Cirrus Vision SF50
View 54 listings →
Median $2,999,950
Price Range $349,900 – $1,184,900 $1,035,000 – $3,599,965
Category Single Engine Piston Very Light Jet
Model Specifications
Seats 5 7
Horsepower 315 HP
Cruise Speed 213 kts (394 km/h) 311 kts (576 km/h)
Range 1,021 nm (1,891 km) 1,200 nm (2,222 km)
Service Ceiling 25,000 ft (7,620 m) 31,000 ft (9,449 m)
Max Gross Weight 3,600 lbs (1,633 kg) 6,040 lbs (2,740 kg)
Useful Load 1,098 lbs (498 kg) 2,180 lbs (989 kg)
Fuel Capacity 92.0 gal (348 L) 296.0 gal (1120 L)
Fuel Burn 16.0 GPH (61 L/h) 50.0 GPH (189 L/h)
TBO 2,000 hrs 4,000 hrs
Overhaul Cost $40,000 $250,000
Annual Fixed $28,000 $200,000
Hourly Variable $210 $950
Engines 1 x Piston (Turbocharged) 1 x Turbofan

Cost of Ownership

Estimate

Cirrus SR22T

Fuel$88/hr
Variable$210/hr
Annual Fixed$28,000/yr
Total (200 hrs/yr) $70,000/yr

Cirrus Vision SF50

Fuel$275/hr
Variable$950/hr
Annual Fixed$200,000/yr
Total (200 hrs/yr) $390,000/yr

Which Should You Buy: Cirrus SR22T or Cirrus Vision SF50?

Bottom line: Stay with the SR22T if you want a piston that does almost everything for far less — turbo-normalised high-altitude performance, known-ice and oxygen options, and piston-level running costs, all under CAPS. Move up to the Vision Jet when you want to fly high without an oxygen mask: jet speed, a pressurised cabin and lower workload than a piston twin. The clearest safety difference is altitude physiology — the SR22T flies high on supplemental oxygen, where a system failure or a missed cannula has real consequences, while the Vision Jet's pressurisation removes that exposure entirely. Add CAPS on both and the choice comes down to how often you fly in the flight levels and whether the mission pays for turbine.

Pick the SR22T if…

  • Budget matters — from $349,900 vs $1,035,000, you save ~$685,100.
  • Lower operating cost — ~$210/hr vs $950/hr.
  • More inventory — 311 listings vs 54.

Pick the Vision SF50 if…

  • More seats — 7 vs 5.
  • Faster cruise — 311 kts vs 213 kts.
  • Longer range — 1200 nm vs 1021 nm.
  • Newer design — production from 2016 vs 2010.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Why upgrade from an SR22T to an SF50?
Mostly pressurisation, speed and altitude comfort. The SR22T already reaches high altitudes on turbo and oxygen, so the real gains are a sea-level-feel cabin, a ~300-knot cruise and a true jet platform — at meaningfully higher cost.
Do both have a parachute?
Yes — both carry the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS). The SF50 is the only jet that does.
Is the SR22T much cheaper than the SF50?
Yes, and not just to buy — a piston single avoids jet fuel, turbine reserves and recurrent type training. The SR22T is the lower-operating-cost aircraft; the current price gap is in the listings above.
Which is better, Cirrus SR22T or Cirrus Vision SF50?
It depends on your mission and budget. The SR22T cruises at 213 kts with 1,021 nm range. The Vision SF50 cruises at 311 kts with 1,200 nm range. Review the specs table above to find which fits your flying profile.
How do prices compare?
Cirrus SR22T: from $1,249,000. Prices vary by year, hours, avionics, and condition. Always get a pre-buy inspection.
What's the difference between Cirrus SR22T and Cirrus Vision SF50?
SR22T engine: Continental IO-550-N (315 hp). Seats: 5 vs 7. Cruise: 213 vs 311 kts. Range: 1021 vs 1200 nm.
Which is cheaper to operate per hour?
SR22T: about $210/hr variable cost. Vision SF50: about $950/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?
SR22T: 5 seats / 1,098 lb useful load. Vision SF50: 7 seats / 2,180 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?
SR22T: 2,000-hour TBO, overhaul ~$40,000. Vision SF50: 4,000-hour TBO, overhaul ~$250,000. 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.
Prices re-checked on a rolling cycle — most within a few days · Data: FAA Registry, NTSB · About our data