CJ-6 vs SF-260

Overview

The CJ-6 and the SF-260 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Nanchang and SIAI-Marchetti respectively.

Top speed is 300 km/h for the CJ-6 vs 333 km/h for the SF-260. The CJ-6 has an operational range of 700 km vs 1,650 km for the SF-260. The CJ-6 operates at altitudes up to 6,250 m compared to 4,500 m for the SF-260.

The CJ-6 has been produced in 3,000 units vs 900 for the SF-260. Unit cost is $0.075M for the CJ-6 vs $1.33M for the SF-260. The CJ-6 first flew 6 years before the SF-260 (1958 vs 1964).

Chinese basic trainer aircraft, designed in the late 1950s, extensively utilized for military pilot training and civil aviation.
Nanchang CJ-6 Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Nanchang
First flight 27 August 1958
Year introduced 1958
Number produced 3000 units
Average unit price $75K
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 -- m²
Wingspan 10.2 m â—‰
Height 3.3 m â—‰
Length 8.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 300 km/h â—‰
Operational range 700 km â—‰
Service ceiling 6,250 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,400 kg â—‰
Empty weight 1,095 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 213 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 CJ-6 or SF-260?
The SF-260 is faster with a maximum speed of 333 km/h compared to the CJ-6's 300 km/h, a difference of 33 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CJ-6 or SF-260?
The SF-260 has a longer range at 1,650 km compared to the CJ-6's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the CJ-6 or SF-260?
The CJ-6 has a higher service ceiling at 6,250 meters (20,505 ft) compared to the SF-260's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the CJ-6 or SF-260?
The CJ-6 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,400 kg compared to the SF-260's 1,300 kg.
Which is larger, the CJ-6 or SF-260?
The CJ-6 is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the SF-260's 7.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CJ-6 or SF-260?
The SF-260 is more expensive at approximately $1.3 million per unit compared to the CJ-6 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the CJ-6 or SF-260?
The CJ-6 entered service first in 1958, 8 years before the SF-260 which entered service in 1966.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CJ-6 or SF-260?
The CJ-6 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 900 units of the SF-260.