T-3 vs SF-260
The T-3 and the SF-260 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Fuji and SIAI-Marchetti respectively. Top speed is 377 km/h for the T-3 vs 333 km/h for the SF-260. The T-3 has an operational range of 1,038 km vs 1,650 km for the SF-260. The T-3 operates at altitudes up to 8,169 m compared to 4,500 m for the SF-260. The T-3 has been produced in 50 units vs 900 for the SF-260. The SF-260 first flew 10 years before the T-3 (1964 vs 1974).
| Japanese training aircraft, operational during the late 20th-century, widely adopted for flight instruction in Japan's Self-Defense Forces. | |
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| Origin country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Fuji |
| First flight | 26 September 1974 |
| Year introduced | 1978 |
| Number produced | 50 units |
| Average unit price | $-- 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 | 16.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 8.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 377 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,038 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 8,169 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,510 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 1,120 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 254 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 T-3 or SF-260?
The T-3 is faster with a maximum speed of 377 km/h compared to the SF-260's 333 km/h, a difference of 44 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-3 or SF-260?
The SF-260 has a longer range at 1,650 km compared to the T-3's 1,038 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-3 or SF-260?
The T-3 has a higher service ceiling at 8,169 meters (26,801 ft) compared to the SF-260's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-3 or SF-260?
The T-3 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,510 kg compared to the SF-260's 1,300 kg.
Which is larger, the T-3 or SF-260?
The T-3 is longer at 8.0 meters compared to the SF-260's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-3 or SF-260?
The SF-260 entered service first in 1966, 12 years before the T-3 which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-3 or SF-260?
The SF-260 has been produced in greater numbers with 900 units compared to 50 units of the T-3.