CAP 10 vs SF-260

Overview

The CAP 10 and the SF-260 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Mudry and SIAI-Marchetti respectively.

Top speed is 270 km/h for the CAP 10 vs 333 km/h for the SF-260. The CAP 10 has an operational range of 1,200 km vs 1,650 km for the SF-260. The CAP 10 operates at altitudes up to 5,000 m compared to 4,500 m for the SF-260.

The CAP 10 has been produced in 300 units vs 900 for the SF-260. The SF-260 first flew 4 years before the CAP 10 (1964 vs 1968).

French two-seat aerobatic training aircraft, developed in the late 1960s and widely used for civilian and military flight training.
Mudry CAP 10 Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Mudry
First flight 1 August 1968
Year introduced 1970
Number produced 300 units
Average unit price --
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 10.9 m² ◉
Wingspan 8.1 m â—‰
Height 2.6 m â—‰
Length 7.2 m â—‰
Maximum speed 270 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,200 km â—‰
Service ceiling 5,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 760 kg â—‰
Empty weight 540 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 134 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 CAP 10 or SF-260?
The SF-260 is faster with a maximum speed of 333 km/h compared to the CAP 10's 270 km/h, a difference of 63 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CAP 10 or SF-260?
The SF-260 has a longer range at 1,650 km compared to the CAP 10's 1,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the CAP 10 or SF-260?
The CAP 10 has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the SF-260's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the CAP 10 or SF-260?
The SF-260 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,300 kg compared to the CAP 10's 760 kg.
Which is larger, the CAP 10 or SF-260?
The CAP 10 is longer at 7.2 meters compared to the SF-260's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the CAP 10 or SF-260?
The SF-260 entered service first in 1966, 4 years before the CAP 10 which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CAP 10 or SF-260?
The SF-260 has been produced in greater numbers with 900 units compared to 300 units of the CAP 10.