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Kawasaki T-4 vs SIAI-Marchetti SF-260

Kawasaki T-4 vs SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 at a glance — top speed 1,038 vs 333 km/h, range 1,668 vs 1,650 km, max takeoff weight 7,500 vs 1,300 kg, built 200 vs 900 units.

Kawasaki T-4 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Kawasaki T-4
SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 SIAI-Marchetti SF-260
Specifications
Kawasaki T-4 SIAI-Marchetti SF-260
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Kawasaki SIAI-Marchetti
First flight 29 July 1985 15 July 1964
Year introduced 1988 1966
Number produced 200 units 900 units
Average unit price -- $1.3 million
Wing area 21.0 m² 10.1 m²
Wingspan 9.9 m 8.4 m
Height 4.6 m 2.4 m
Length 13.0 m 7.1 m
Maximum speed 1038 km/h 333 km/h
Operational range 1,668 km 1,650 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg 1,300 kg
Empty weight 3,790 kg 770 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,597 kgf 1 x 194 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Kawasaki T-4 or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The Kawasaki T-4 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,038 km/h compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 333 km/h, a difference of 705 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Kawasaki T-4 or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a longer range at 1,668 km compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 1,650 km.
Which can fly higher, the Kawasaki T-4 or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the Kawasaki T-4 or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,500 kg compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 1,300 kg.
Which is larger, the Kawasaki T-4 or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The Kawasaki T-4 is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Kawasaki T-4 or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 entered service first in 1966, 22 years before the Kawasaki T-4 which entered service in 1988.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kawasaki T-4 or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 has been produced in greater numbers with 900 units compared to 200 units of the Kawasaki T-4.