Buying a cirrus which one?

Megonce · August 20, 2011, 3:48pm

Is there a big difference in performance between a g2 and a g3 non turbo?

Thanks mike

Giuseppe · August 20, 2011, 4:33pm

Welcome on board!

Try the search function on this matter… Lots and lots of posts on this.

timg · August 20, 2011, 4:45pm

Mike,

If by performance you mean speed or fuel efficiency, no. Maybe a tiny bit more slippery due to aerodynamic cleanup (esp. wheel pants), opinions seem to vary.

Tim

Megonce · August 20, 2011, 4:52pm

Yes speed, climb. Thx mike

Andy_Groth · August 20, 2011, 5:00pm

Pretty much the same.

herring · August 20, 2011, 5:14pm

No

jknoll · August 20, 2011, 5:44pm

AFAIK, G3 has new wing (with carbon spar), more fuel capacity, a bit longer gear, a bit more ground clearance, more dihedral, elimination of the aileron-rudder interconnect leading to a bit crisper control functions, some interior improvements. Performance-wise, I don’t think there is much difference. Take with teaspoon of salt – I have not flown a G3.

Megonce · August 20, 2011, 6:55pm

Thank you for that information. Exactly what I was looking for.

Mike

PlattAir · August 20, 2011, 7:54pm

Carbon spar on G3 reduced weight a bit. Better fit and finish primarily on wing and wheels. Lighted switches. Speed no difference.

Giuseppe · August 20, 2011, 10:18pm

FWIW I found this article on Flying (it is public):

herring · August 21, 2011, 8:16am

more fuel capacity,

This is the most meaningful one, the difference affecting utility between the G2 and G3.

FIKI also, if you choose.