CAP 232 vs SF-260

Overview

The CAP 232 and the SF-260 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Mudry and SIAI-Marchetti respectively.

Top speed is 330 km/h for the CAP 232 vs 333 km/h for the SF-260. The CAP 232 has an operational range of 360 km vs 1,650 km for the SF-260.

French single-seat competition aerobatic aircraft, developed in the mid-1980s, utilized by military and civilian aerobatic teams.
Mudry CAP 232 Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Mudry
First flight --
Year introduced 1986
Number produced N/A
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 9.9 m² ◉
Wingspan 8.1 m â—‰
Height 1.9 m â—‰
Length 6.8 m â—‰
Maximum speed 330 km/h â—‰
Operational range 360 km â—‰
Service ceiling -- m
Max. takeoff weight 820 kg â—‰
Empty weight 630 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 224 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
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 232 or SF-260?
The SF-260 is faster with a maximum speed of 333 km/h compared to the CAP 232's 330 km/h, a difference of 3 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CAP 232 or SF-260?
The SF-260 has a longer range at 1,650 km compared to the CAP 232's 360 km.
Which can fly higher, the CAP 232 or SF-260?
The SF-260 has a higher service ceiling at 4,500 meters (14,763 ft) compared to the CAP 232's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the CAP 232 or SF-260?
The SF-260 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,300 kg compared to the CAP 232's 820 kg.
Which is larger, the CAP 232 or SF-260?
The SF-260 is longer at 7.1 meters compared to the CAP 232's 6.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the CAP 232 or SF-260?
The SF-260 entered service first in 1966, 20 years before the CAP 232 which entered service in 1986.