EMB 312 Tucano vs SF-260
The EMB 312 Tucano and the SF-260 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Embraer and SIAI-Marchetti respectively. Top speed is 448 km/h for the EMB 312 Tucano vs 333 km/h for the SF-260. The EMB 312 Tucano has an operational range of 1,916 km vs 1,650 km for the SF-260. The EMB 312 Tucano operates at altitudes up to 9,145 m compared to 4,500 m for the SF-260. At 3,175 kg MTOW, the EMB 312 Tucano is 2.4x the SF-260's 1,300 kg. The EMB 312 Tucano has been produced in 624 units vs 900 for the SF-260. Unit cost is $1.7M for the EMB 312 Tucano vs $1.33M for the SF-260. The SF-260 first flew 16 years before the EMB 312 Tucano (1964 vs 1980).
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| Origin country | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Embraer |
| First flight | 16 August 1980 |
| Year introduced | 1983 |
| Number produced | 624 units |
| Average unit price | $1.7 million |
| Italian light military trainer, globally utilized since the 1960s, renowned for its aerobatic capabilities and air force service. | |
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| 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 | 19.4 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.1 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 9.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 448 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,916 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 9,145 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,175 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,870 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 559 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 10.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 8.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 7.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 333 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,650 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,500 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,300 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 770 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 194 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the EMB 312 Tucano or SF-260?
The EMB 312 Tucano is faster with a maximum speed of 448 km/h compared to the SF-260's 333 km/h, a difference of 115 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EMB 312 Tucano or SF-260?
The EMB 312 Tucano has a longer range at 1,916 km compared to the SF-260's 1,650 km.
Which can fly higher, the EMB 312 Tucano or SF-260?
The EMB 312 Tucano has a higher service ceiling at 9,145 meters (30,003 ft) compared to the SF-260's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the EMB 312 Tucano or SF-260?
The EMB 312 Tucano has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,175 kg compared to the SF-260's 1,300 kg.
Which is larger, the EMB 312 Tucano or SF-260?
The EMB 312 Tucano is longer at 9.9 meters compared to the SF-260's 7.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the EMB 312 Tucano or SF-260?
The EMB 312 Tucano is more expensive at approximately $1.7 million per unit compared to the SF-260 at $1.3 million.
Which entered service first, the EMB 312 Tucano or SF-260?
The SF-260 entered service first in 1966, 17 years before the EMB 312 Tucano which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EMB 312 Tucano or SF-260?
The SF-260 has been produced in greater numbers with 900 units compared to 624 units of the EMB 312 Tucano.