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Hawk vs SIAI-Marchetti SF-260

Hawk vs SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 at a glance — top speed 1,028 vs 333 km/h, range 2,520 vs 1,650 km, max takeoff weight 8,340 vs 1,300 kg, built 1,000 vs 900 units.

British Aerospace Hawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Hawk
SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 SIAI-Marchetti SF-260
Specifications
Hawk SIAI-Marchetti SF-260
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer British Aerospace SIAI-Marchetti
First flight 21 August 1974 15 July 1964
Year introduced 1976 1966
Number produced 1000 units 900 units
Average unit price $18 million $1.3 million
Wing area 16.7 m² 10.1 m²
Wingspan 9.4 m 8.4 m
Height 4.1 m 2.4 m
Length 11.9 m 7.1 m
Maximum speed 1028 km/h 333 km/h
Operational range 2,520 km 1,650 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,340 kg 1,300 kg
Empty weight 3,635 kg 770 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,420 kgf 1 x 194 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hawk or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,028 km/h compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 333 km/h, a difference of 695 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawk or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The Hawk has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 1,650 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawk or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hawk or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,340 kg compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 1,300 kg.
Which is larger, the Hawk or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The Hawk is longer at 11.8 meters compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 7.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Hawk or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The Hawk is more expensive at approximately $18 million per unit compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 at $1.3 million.
Which entered service first, the Hawk or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 entered service first in 1966, 10 years before the Hawk which entered service in 1976.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hawk or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 900 units of the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260.