Better Aircraft - Cirrus SR22T vs Cessna TTx

Hey guys welcome to a brand new video. Today we will be taking a look at 2 very stylish airplanes. This will be our first time featuring both aircraft in this video on the channel. Our first aircraft is the Cessna TTx. The next aircraft is the The Cirrus SR22T.

Lets start by taking a short look at the history of the Cessna TTx. The aircraft actually was not originally built by Cessna Aircraft It was actually built by Columbia Aircraft and sold as the Columbia 400. Then Cessna eventually bought Columbia Aircraft and the aircraft became the Cessna 400 with was sold as the Cessna 400 TT Corvalis. Then finally in 2011 Cessna announced that an upgraded model of the aircraft with more advanced avionics and interior. The model would be called the Cessna TTx Model T240 which is the most recent model that we are comparing today. Sadly the aircraft was only manufactured up to 2018 when Cessna announced that production would be ending. The good news for those of you that would still be interested in purchasing the aircraft there is a really good used market for the aircraft when you include all the older names of the aircraft that I mentioned. Cessna says that they designed the aircraft around the pilot. They partnered ergonomics with technology with the intention to have a comfortable yet powerful experience of flight. The Cessna TTx was made with a stronger, lighter all composite wing and body that would provide incredible stability, durability and strength. All this partnered with High-Speed Fairing that we designing aerodynamically for maintenance simplicity and minimal drag.

Now onto our next aircraft which is still produced to this day. The SR22T or Turbo. One of the main things Cirrus has always been able to do is seamlessly integrate style, luxury, technology and convenience across all of its aircraft and the Cirrus SR22T is no different. The aircraft has also always been known as the "plane with the parachute" and that seems to be one of the top things that set the aircraft apart from others in both wow factor and safety. I'll admit I'd be comfortable flying in just about any aircraft but there is no doubt having a parachute makes it a lot easier! BUT in additional to that the aircraft features more impressive safety features such as STALL & SPIN PROTECTION. Its called ESP short for Electronic Stability & Protection system. If the aircraft has unusual flight attitudes whether or not the autopilot is engaged the system passively corrects them without feeling as though you, the pilot, lost control.

The flight deck of the Cirrus SR22T features Cirrus Perspective+ with Synthetic Vision, Satellite Weather, Teerrain Awareness, Climate Control, Autopilot and the famous Side Yoke configuration.
On the other hand the flight deck of the Cessna TTx features Garmin’s G2000 Avionics Suite which is an Advanced flight deck for high-performance piston aircraft. It also comes with high resolution cockpit displays. Some standard features include Automatic Flight Guidance and Control Systems, Weather, charts, traffic, terrain and Global connectivity options.

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[gix]

Excellent comparison well done and straight to the point.

[TIOS]

Comments: 450 hours per year is probably much higher than typical use. The TTX useful load is a significant downside, only partially offset by its higher top speed. The Cirrus parachute really isn’t a big factor in my evaluation. The single I had for 19 years was a Piper Saratoga. It was a 1981 model with retractable gear and turbocharged Lycoming engine. It was not as fast as either of these airplanes but it’s useful load and rear club seating was very attractive. However, it’s definitely the case that Cirrus has blown the market away when it comes to high performance singles. In my opinion, they should consider a pressurized piston single. I’m not a fan of the Vision Jet though, for similar money, there are used light jets and turboprops with much better range and equal or better speed.

[spectrepilot]

Everyone defaults to speed but I highly suggest you look at useful load as well, in this case the TTX falls FAR short. The TTX has a total useful load of 1070, fill it with fuel and you are left with a useful load of 458 pounds, or two adults and bags. The SR-22 has an total useful load of 1250, fill it with fuel and you are are left with a useful load of 698 pounds. It is even more pronounced when you calculate four adults and bags for a trip. For the TTx take four adults - 4 X 170 + 4 X 30 (bags) and you are at 800 pounds leaving 270 for gas (45 gallons). For the SR-22 - 4 X 170 + 4 X 30 (bags) and you are at 800 pounds leaving 450 pounds for gas (75 gallons). The SR-22 can one hop 600 miles while the TTx will be looking for gas right after takeoff.

[anthonycyr]

while the cirrus is a sweet plane, that cessna TTX just looks badass and had better avionics, one of my favorite.

[billkrokoship]

I made a decision 3 years ago based on safety data. Started with a Columbia 350 to try a for a year then stepped up to a 2008 Cessna 400 (Best year, my opinion) and love it! Earned my instrument in this aircraft and working on my Commercial. Very stable and predictable.

[hogster]

I like both, but too much money imo. Opinion is not based on if I have the money. Once in this price range, one must look at Piper Malubu. Awesome vid

[ikielight]

Thanks, I want a faster plane for cross country and appreciate the video. It was very helpful

[hotdogpaluca]

Currently shopping for a Columbia 300 . 190 kts at altitude is good enough for an old retiree like me

[richardheinichen]

I still like the C182. You have done a beautiful video.

[jaylipoff]

Prospective buyers need to know that the Cirrus ballistic parachute requires replacement of the pyrotechnic line cutters every 6 yrs. and replacement of the entire ballistic parachute every 10 yrs. These obligatory costs are far from trivial. Even a remanufactured ballistic parachute costs more than $10, 000 without installation.

[SurfCityVideo]

if you fly either AC hard, plan of a top overhaul well before 50% of TBO.

[pilotdrewco]

I fly both and the TTX is better and it’s not even close... also I have no idea where he got 450, 000 average for the TTX... maybe that is average between the 400 and TTX...

[publicname]

Which is more reliable the Cessna or the Cirrus?

[danielmendoza]

The cessna ttx does look like a cirrus sr22 but the plane is better than the sr22

[AmericanGi]

I'll still take a Cirrus SR22T anyday

[normanmatura]

The parachute in the series has to be replaced every 10 years at the cost of anywhere between 15 to $20, 000

[kelly]

The Cessna is also "known ice" that is a big deal from colorado northwards

[TheFlyingDrummer]

Where do you get a Cirrus with a 4 bladed prop? They don't offer that on the website.

[thecalling.]

Operation cost is way off due to the parachute upkeep that thing is ridiculous when it times out and has to be redone

[zachjones]

Cirrus all the way. Cessna feels like a UPS truck with a bad suspension.