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Pilatus PC-9 vs SIAI-Marchetti SF-260

Pilatus PC-9 vs SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 at a glance — top speed 593 vs 333 km/h, range 1,537 vs 1,650 km, max takeoff weight 3,200 vs 1,300 kg, built 265 vs 900 units.

Pilatus PC-9 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-9
SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 SIAI-Marchetti SF-260
Specifications
Pilatus PC-9 SIAI-Marchetti SF-260
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus SIAI-Marchetti
First flight 7 May 1984 15 July 1964
Year introduced 1987 1966
Number produced 265 units 900 units
Average unit price -- $1.3 million
Wing area 16.3 m² 10.1 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 8.4 m
Height 3.3 m 2.4 m
Length 10.2 m 7.1 m
Maximum speed 593 km/h 333 km/h
Operational range 1,537 km 1,650 km
Service ceiling 11,600 m 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,200 kg 1,300 kg
Empty weight 1,781 kg 770 kg
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW 1 x 194 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Pilatus PC-9 or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The Pilatus PC-9 is faster with a maximum speed of 593 km/h compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 333 km/h, a difference of 260 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Pilatus PC-9 or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 has a longer range at 1,650 km compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 1,537 km.
Which can fly higher, the Pilatus PC-9 or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The Pilatus PC-9 has a higher service ceiling at 11,600 meters (38,057 ft) compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the Pilatus PC-9 or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The Pilatus PC-9 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,200 kg compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 1,300 kg.
Which is larger, the Pilatus PC-9 or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The Pilatus PC-9 is longer at 10.2 meters compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Pilatus PC-9 or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 entered service first in 1966, 21 years before the Pilatus PC-9 which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Pilatus PC-9 or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 has been produced in greater numbers with 900 units compared to 265 units of the Pilatus PC-9.