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Nanchang CJ-6 vs SIAI-Marchetti SF-260

Nanchang CJ-6 vs SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 at a glance — top speed 300 vs 333 km/h, range 700 vs 1,650 km, max takeoff weight 1,400 vs 1,300 kg, built 3,000 vs 900 units.

Nanchang CJ-6 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Nanchang CJ-6
SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 SIAI-Marchetti SF-260
Specifications
Nanchang CJ-6 SIAI-Marchetti SF-260
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Nanchang SIAI-Marchetti
First flight 27 August 1958 15 July 1964
Year introduced 1958 1966
Number produced 3000 units 900 units
Average unit price $75K $1.3 million
Wing area -- m² 10.1 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 8.4 m
Height 3.3 m 2.4 m
Length 8.5 m 7.1 m
Maximum speed 300 km/h 333 km/h
Operational range 700 km 1,650 km
Service ceiling 6,250 m 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,400 kg 1,300 kg
Empty weight 1,095 kg 770 kg
Total thrust 1 x 213 kW 1 x 194 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Nanchang CJ-6 or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 is faster with a maximum speed of 333 km/h compared to the Nanchang CJ-6's 300 km/h, a difference of 33 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Nanchang CJ-6 or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 has a longer range at 1,650 km compared to the Nanchang CJ-6's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the Nanchang CJ-6 or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The Nanchang CJ-6 has a higher service ceiling at 6,250 meters (20,505 ft) compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the Nanchang CJ-6 or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The Nanchang CJ-6 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,400 kg compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 1,300 kg.
Which is larger, the Nanchang CJ-6 or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The Nanchang CJ-6 is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 7.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Nanchang CJ-6 or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 is more expensive at approximately $1.3 million per unit compared to the Nanchang CJ-6 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the Nanchang CJ-6 or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The Nanchang CJ-6 entered service first in 1958, 8 years before the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 which entered service in 1966.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Nanchang CJ-6 or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The Nanchang CJ-6 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 900 units of the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260.