Beechcraft Baron vs SF-260
| American light, twin-engined piston aircraft, utilized globally for business, personal, and flight training purposes since the mid-20th century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft |
| First flight | 29 February 1960 |
| Year introduced | 1961 |
| Number produced | 6884 units |
| Average unit price | $1 million |
| Italian light military trainer, globally utilized since the 1960s, renowned for its aerobatic capabilities and air force service. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | SIAI-Marchetti |
| First flight | 15 July 1964 |
| Year introduced | 1966 |
| Number produced | 900 units |
| Average unit price | $1.3 million |
| Wing area | 18.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 9.0 m â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,745 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 6,005 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,313 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 1,432 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 194 kW â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 10.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 8.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 7.1 m â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,650 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 4,500 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,300 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 770 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 194 kW â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of Beechcraft Baron by Beechcraft.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the Beechcraft Baron or SF-260?
The Beechcraft Baron has a longer range at 1,745 km compared to the SF-260's 1,650 km.
Which can fly higher, the Beechcraft Baron or SF-260?
The Beechcraft Baron has a higher service ceiling at 6,005 meters (19,701 ft) compared to the SF-260's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the Beechcraft Baron or SF-260?
The Beechcraft Baron has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,313 kg compared to the SF-260's 1,300 kg.
Which is larger, the Beechcraft Baron or SF-260?
The Beechcraft Baron is longer at 9.0 meters compared to the SF-260's 7.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Beechcraft Baron or SF-260?
The SF-260 is more expensive at approximately $1.3 million per unit compared to the Beechcraft Baron at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Beechcraft Baron or SF-260?
The Beechcraft Baron entered service first in 1961, 5 years before the SF-260 which entered service in 1966.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Beechcraft Baron or SF-260?
The Beechcraft Baron has been produced in greater numbers with 6,884 units compared to 900 units of the SF-260.