Bulldog vs SF-260

Scottish trainer aircraft, operational during the late twentieth century, extensively deployed in military and civilian flight training.
Picture of Bulldog
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Scottish Aviation
First flight 19 May 1969
Year introduced 1971
Number produced 328 units
Average unit price $0.1 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 12.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 10.1 m â—‰
Height 2.7 m â—‰
Length 7.1 m â—‰
Maximum speed 241 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,000 km â—‰
Service ceiling 4,877 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,066 kg â—‰
Empty weight 649 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 149 kW â—‰
Profile drawing of Scottish Aviation Bulldog
Wing area 10.1 m² ◉
Wingspan 8.4 m â—‰
Height 2.4 m â—‰
Length 7.1 m â—‰
Maximum speed 333 km/h 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—‰
Profile drawing of SIAI-Marchetti SF-260

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Bulldog or SF-260?
The SF-260 is faster with a maximum speed of 333 km/h compared to the Bulldog's 241 km/h, a difference of 92 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bulldog or SF-260?
The SF-260 has a longer range at 1,650 km compared to the Bulldog's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bulldog or SF-260?
The Bulldog has a higher service ceiling at 4,877 meters (16,000 ft) compared to the SF-260's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bulldog or SF-260?
The SF-260 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,300 kg compared to the Bulldog's 1,066 kg.
Which is larger, the Bulldog or SF-260?
The SF-260 is longer at 7.1 meters compared to the Bulldog's 7.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Bulldog or SF-260?
The SF-260 is more expensive at approximately $1.3 million per unit compared to the Bulldog at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the Bulldog or SF-260?
The SF-260 entered service first in 1966, 5 years before the Bulldog which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bulldog or SF-260?
The SF-260 has been produced in greater numbers with 900 units compared to 328 units of the Bulldog.