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MB-326K vs SIAI-Marchetti SF-260

MB-326K vs SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 at a glance — top speed 806 vs 333 km/h, range 1,850 vs 1,650 km, max takeoff weight 3,765 vs 1,300 kg, built 800 vs 900 units.

Aermacchi MB-326K military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 MB-326K
SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 SIAI-Marchetti SF-260
Specifications
MB-326K SIAI-Marchetti SF-260
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi SIAI-Marchetti
First flight 10 December 1957 15 July 1964
Year introduced 1962 1966
Number produced 800 units 900 units
Average unit price -- $1.3 million
Wing area 19.0 m² 10.1 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m 8.4 m
Height 3.7 m 2.4 m
Length 10.7 m 7.1 m
Maximum speed 806 km/h 333 km/h
Operational range 1,850 km 1,650 km
Service ceiling 12,497 m 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,765 kg 1,300 kg
Empty weight 2,237 kg 770 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 1 x 194 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MB-326K or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The MB-326K is faster with a maximum speed of 806 km/h compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 333 km/h, a difference of 473 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MB-326K or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The MB-326K has a longer range at 1,850 km compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 1,650 km.
Which can fly higher, the MB-326K or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The MB-326K has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the MB-326K or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The MB-326K has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,765 kg compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 1,300 kg.
Which is larger, the MB-326K or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The MB-326K is longer at 10.7 meters compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the MB-326K or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The MB-326K entered service first in 1962, 4 years before the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 which entered service in 1966.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MB-326K or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 has been produced in greater numbers with 900 units compared to 800 units of the MB-326K.