Bulldog vs SF-260

The Bulldog and the SF-260 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Scottish Aviation and SIAI-Marchetti respectively. Top speed is 241 km/h for the Bulldog vs 333 km/h for the SF-260. The Bulldog has an operational range of 1,000 km vs 1,650 km for the SF-260. The Bulldog operates at altitudes up to 4,877 m compared to 4,500 m for the SF-260. The Bulldog has been produced in 328 units vs 900 for the SF-260. Unit cost is $0.14M for the Bulldog vs $1.33M for the SF-260. The SF-260 first flew 5 years before the Bulldog (1964 vs 1969).

Scottish trainer aircraft, operational during the late twentieth century, extensively deployed in military and civilian flight training.
Scottish Aviation Bulldog Training profile drawing
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.
SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 Training profile drawing
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—‰
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—‰

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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.