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Alarus CH2000 vs SIAI-Marchetti SF-260

Alarus CH2000 vs SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 at a glance — top speed 265 vs 333 km/h, range 900 vs 1,650 km, max takeoff weight 767 vs 1,300 kg, built 150 vs 900 units.

AMD Alarus CH2000 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 Alarus CH2000
SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 SIAI-Marchetti SF-260
Specifications
Alarus CH2000 SIAI-Marchetti SF-260
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer AMD SIAI-Marchetti
First flight 1 January 1995 15 July 1964
Year introduced 1995 1966
Number produced 150 units 900 units
Average unit price $725K $1.3 million
Wing area 12.7 m² 10.1 m²
Wingspan 8.8 m 8.4 m
Height 2.1 m 2.4 m
Length 7.0 m 7.1 m
Maximum speed 265 km/h 333 km/h
Operational range 900 km 1,650 km
Service ceiling 3,810 m 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 767 kg 1,300 kg
Empty weight 492 kg 770 kg
Total thrust 1 x 87 kW 1 x 194 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Alarus CH2000 or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 is faster with a maximum speed of 333 km/h compared to the Alarus CH2000's 265 km/h, a difference of 68 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Alarus CH2000 or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 has a longer range at 1,650 km compared to the Alarus CH2000's 900 km.
Which can fly higher, the Alarus CH2000 or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 has a higher service ceiling at 4,500 meters (14,763 ft) compared to the Alarus CH2000's 3,810 meters (12,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the Alarus CH2000 or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,300 kg compared to the Alarus CH2000's 767 kg.
Which is larger, the Alarus CH2000 or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 is longer at 7.1 meters compared to the Alarus CH2000's 7.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Alarus CH2000 or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 is more expensive at approximately $1.3 million per unit compared to the Alarus CH2000 at $0.7 million.
Which entered service first, the Alarus CH2000 or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 entered service first in 1966, 29 years before the Alarus CH2000 which entered service in 1995.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Alarus CH2000 or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 has been produced in greater numbers with 900 units compared to 150 units of the Alarus CH2000.