KT-100 vs SF-260

Korean trainer aircraft, operational since the 2000s, predominantly deployed for basic flight training within the Republic of Korea Air Force.
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer KAI
First flight 20 July 2011
Year introduced 2015
Number produced 23 units
Average unit price $0.6 million
Italian light military trainer, globally utilized since the 1960s, renowned for its aerobatic capabilities and air force service.
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 -- m²
Wingspan 11.3 m â—‰
Height 2.7 m â—‰
Length 8.0 m â—‰
Maximum speed 389 km/h
Operational range 1,900 km â—‰
Service ceiling -- m
Max. takeoff weight 1,633 kg â—‰
Empty weight 1,089 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 235 kW â—‰
Profile drawing of KAI KT-100
Wing area 10.1 m²
Wingspan 8.4 m â—‰
Height 2.4 m â—‰
Length 7.1 m â—‰
Maximum speed -- km/h
Operational range 1,650 km â—‰
Service ceiling 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,300 kg â—‰
Empty weight 770 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW â—‰
Profile drawing of SIAI-Marchetti SF-260

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KT-100 or SF-260?
The KT-100 is faster with a maximum speed of 389 km/h compared to the SF-260's 0 km/h, a difference of 389 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KT-100 or SF-260?
The KT-100 has a longer range at 1,900 km compared to the SF-260's 1,650 km.
Which can fly higher, the KT-100 or SF-260?
The SF-260 has a higher service ceiling at 4,500 meters (14,763 ft) compared to the KT-100's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the KT-100 or SF-260?
The KT-100 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,633 kg compared to the SF-260's 1,300 kg.
Which is larger, the KT-100 or SF-260?
The KT-100 is longer at 8.0 meters compared to the SF-260's 7.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the KT-100 or SF-260?
The SF-260 is more expensive at approximately $1.3 million per unit compared to the KT-100 at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the KT-100 or SF-260?
The SF-260 entered service first in 1966, 49 years before the KT-100 which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KT-100 or SF-260?
The SF-260 has been produced in greater numbers with 900 units compared to 23 units of the KT-100.