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Hawker 400 vs SIAI-Marchetti SF-260

Hawker 400 vs SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 at a glance — top speed 860 vs 333 km/h, range 4,000 vs 1,650 km, max takeoff weight 7,303 vs 1,300 kg, built 951 vs 900 units.

Beechcraft Hawker 400 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Hawker 400
SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 SIAI-Marchetti SF-260
Specifications
Hawker 400 SIAI-Marchetti SF-260
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft SIAI-Marchetti
First flight 29 August 1978 15 July 1964
Year introduced 1978 1966
Number produced 951 units 900 units
Average unit price $7.4 million $1.3 million
Wing area 22.4 m² 10.1 m²
Wingspan 13.3 m 8.4 m
Height 4.2 m 2.4 m
Length 14.8 m 7.1 m
Maximum speed 860 km/h 333 km/h
Operational range 4,000 km 1,650 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,303 kg 1,300 kg
Empty weight 4,559 kg 770 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,315 kgf 1 x 194 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hawker 400 or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The Hawker 400 is faster with a maximum speed of 860 km/h compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 333 km/h, a difference of 527 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawker 400 or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The Hawker 400 has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 1,650 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawker 400 or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The Hawker 400 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hawker 400 or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The Hawker 400 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,303 kg compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 1,300 kg.
Which is larger, the Hawker 400 or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The Hawker 400 is longer at 14.8 meters compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 7.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Hawker 400 or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The Hawker 400 is more expensive at approximately $7.4 million per unit compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 at $1.3 million.
Which entered service first, the Hawker 400 or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 entered service first in 1966, 12 years before the Hawker 400 which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hawker 400 or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The Hawker 400 has been produced in greater numbers with 951 units compared to 900 units of the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260.