Cirrus SR22 vs Piper Arrow
The Cirrus SR22 (~180-185 kt, four-seat composite, CAPS) and Piper Arrow (~135-140 kt, four-seat retractable) are different generations of high-performance singles — the SR22 is the modern composite; the Arrow is the classic complex-rating retractable.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
- 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
- For sale now
- 196
- Median asking
- $134,945
- Range
- $79,053–$243,250
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 71
- Source marketplaces
- 15
- Model years available
- 1967–2015
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 SR22 | Piper Arrow |
|---|---|---|
| All events | 124 | — |
| Serious | 8 | — |
| Fatal | 38 | — |
| Fatalities | 74 | — |
| % Fatal | 31% | — |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Cirrus SR22 | Piper Arrow |
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| Price Range | $233,400 – $867,970 | $79,053 – $243,250 |
| Category | Single Engine Piston | Single Engine Piston |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Horsepower | 310 HP | 200 HP |
| Cruise Speed | 183 kts (339 km/h) | 135 kts (250 km/h) |
| Range | 1,049 nm (1,943 km) | 720 nm (1,333 km) |
| Service Ceiling | 17,500 ft (5,334 m) | 15,400 ft (4,694 m) |
| Max Gross Weight | 3,600 lbs (1,633 kg) | 2,750 lbs (1,247 kg) |
| Useful Load | 1,183 lbs (537 kg) | 940 lbs (426 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 92.0 gal (348 L) | 72.0 gal (273 L) |
| Fuel Burn | 13.5 GPH (51 L/h) | 10.5 GPH (40 L/h) |
| TBO | 2,000 hrs | 2,000 hrs |
| Overhaul Cost | $36,000 | $30,000 |
| Annual Fixed | $25,000 | $18,000 |
| Hourly Variable | $180 | $145 |
| Engines | 1 x Piston | 1 x Piston |
Cost of Ownership
EstimateCirrus SR22
Piper Arrow
Which Should You Buy: Cirrus SR22 or Piper Arrow?
Bottom line: Choose the SR22 for the CAPS parachute, modern Garmin Perspective+ and 40+ kt more cruise. Choose the Arrow for materially lower acquisition cost and complex-rating training utility.
Pick the SR22 if…
- More seats — 5 vs 4.
- Faster cruise — 183 kts vs 135 kts.
- Longer range — 1049 nm vs 720 nm.
- Newer design — production from 2001 vs 1967.
- More inventory — 251 listings vs 194.
Pick the Arrow if…
- Budget matters — from $79,053 vs $233,400, you save ~$154,347.
- Lower operating cost — ~$145/hr vs $180/hr.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.