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Pilatus PC-24 vs SIAI-Marchetti SF-260

Pilatus PC-24 vs SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 at a glance — top speed 787 vs 333 km/h, range 3,700 vs 1,650 km, max takeoff weight 8,005 vs 1,300 kg, built 100 vs 900 units.

Pilatus PC-24 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-24
SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 SIAI-Marchetti SF-260
Specifications
Pilatus PC-24 SIAI-Marchetti SF-260
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus SIAI-Marchetti
First flight 11 May 2015 15 July 1964
Year introduced 2018 1966
Number produced 100 units 900 units
Average unit price $12 million $1.3 million
Wing area 30.9 m² 10.1 m²
Wingspan 17.0 m 8.4 m
Height 5.3 m 2.4 m
Length 16.8 m 7.1 m
Maximum speed 787 km/h 333 km/h
Operational range 3,700 km 1,650 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,005 kg 1,300 kg
Empty weight 4,967 kg 770 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,529 kgf 1 x 194 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Pilatus PC-24 or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The Pilatus PC-24 is faster with a maximum speed of 787 km/h compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 333 km/h, a difference of 454 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Pilatus PC-24 or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 1,650 km.
Which can fly higher, the Pilatus PC-24 or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The Pilatus PC-24 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 Pilatus PC-24 or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,005 kg compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 1,300 kg.
Which is larger, the Pilatus PC-24 or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The Pilatus PC-24 is longer at 16.8 meters compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 7.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Pilatus PC-24 or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The Pilatus PC-24 is more expensive at approximately $12 million per unit compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 at $1.3 million.
Which entered service first, the Pilatus PC-24 or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 entered service first in 1966, 52 years before the Pilatus PC-24 which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Pilatus PC-24 or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 has been produced in greater numbers with 900 units compared to 100 units of the Pilatus PC-24.