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Aermacchi M-345 vs SIAI-Marchetti SF-260

Aermacchi M-345 vs SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 at a glance — top speed 740 vs 333 km/h, range 1,410 vs 1,650 km, max takeoff weight 4,100 vs 1,300 kg, built 4 vs 900 units.

Aermacchi M-345 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 Aermacchi M-345
SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 SIAI-Marchetti SF-260
Specifications
Aermacchi M-345 SIAI-Marchetti SF-260
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi SIAI-Marchetti
First flight 29 December 2016 15 July 1964
Year introduced 2020 1966
Number produced 4 units 900 units
Average unit price -- $1.3 million
Wing area 12.6 m² 10.1 m²
Wingspan 8.5 m 8.4 m
Height 3.7 m 2.4 m
Length 9.9 m 7.1 m
Maximum speed 740 km/h 333 km/h
Operational range 1,410 km 1,650 km
Service ceiling 12,190 m 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,100 kg 1,300 kg
Empty weight 2,300 kg 770 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,447 kgf 1 x 194 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Aermacchi M-345 or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The Aermacchi M-345 is faster with a maximum speed of 740 km/h compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 333 km/h, a difference of 407 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Aermacchi M-345 or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 has a longer range at 1,650 km compared to the Aermacchi M-345's 1,410 km.
Which can fly higher, the Aermacchi M-345 or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The Aermacchi M-345 has a higher service ceiling at 12,190 meters (39,993 ft) compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the Aermacchi M-345 or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The Aermacchi M-345 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,100 kg compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 1,300 kg.
Which is larger, the Aermacchi M-345 or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The Aermacchi M-345 is longer at 9.8 meters compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Aermacchi M-345 or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 entered service first in 1966, 54 years before the Aermacchi M-345 which entered service in 2020.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Aermacchi M-345 or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 has been produced in greater numbers with 900 units compared to 4 units of the Aermacchi M-345.