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SAAB 105 vs SIAI-Marchetti SF-260

SAAB 105 vs SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 at a glance — top speed 970 vs 333 km/h, range 2,300 vs 1,650 km, max takeoff weight 4,635 vs 1,300 kg, built 192 vs 900 units.

SAAB 105 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 SAAB 105
Specifications
SAAB 105 SIAI-Marchetti SF-260
Origin country 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Saab SIAI-Marchetti
First flight 29 June 1963 15 July 1964
Year introduced 1967 1966
Number produced 192 units 900 units
Average unit price -- $1.3 million
Wing area 16.3 m² 10.1 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 8.4 m
Height 2.7 m 2.4 m
Length 10.8 m 7.1 m
Maximum speed 970 km/h 333 km/h
Operational range 2,300 km 1,650 km
Service ceiling 13,700 m 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,635 kg 1,300 kg
Empty weight 2,849 kg 770 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,293 kgf 1 x 194 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the SAAB 105 or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The SAAB 105 is faster with a maximum speed of 970 km/h compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 333 km/h, a difference of 637 km/h.
Which has longer range, the SAAB 105 or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The SAAB 105 has a longer range at 2,300 km compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 1,650 km.
Which can fly higher, the SAAB 105 or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The SAAB 105 has a higher service ceiling at 13,700 meters (44,947 ft) compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the SAAB 105 or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The SAAB 105 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,635 kg compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 1,300 kg.
Which is larger, the SAAB 105 or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The SAAB 105 is longer at 10.8 meters compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the SAAB 105 or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 entered service first in 1966, 1 years before the SAAB 105 which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the SAAB 105 or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 has been produced in greater numbers with 900 units compared to 192 units of the SAAB 105.