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SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 vs SW-4 Puszczyk

SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 vs SW-4 Puszczyk at a glance — top speed 333 vs 260 km/h, range 1,650 vs 790 km, max takeoff weight 1,300 vs 1,800 kg, built 900 vs 40 units.

Specifications
SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 SW-4 Puszczyk
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer SIAI-Marchetti PZL-Świdnik
First flight 15 July 1964 29 October 1996
Year introduced 1966 2002
Number produced 900 units 40 units
Average unit price $1.3 million $700K
Wing area 10.1 m² -- m²
Wingspan 8.4 m 9.0 m
Height 2.4 m 3.1 m
Length 7.1 m 10.6 m
Maximum speed 333 km/h 260 km/h
Operational range 1,650 km 790 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 5,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,300 kg 1,800 kg
Empty weight 770 kg 1,050 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 1 x 336 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 is faster with a maximum speed of 333 km/h compared to the SW-4 Puszczyk's 260 km/h, a difference of 73 km/h.
Which has longer range, the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 has a longer range at 1,650 km compared to the SW-4 Puszczyk's 790 km.
Which can fly higher, the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The SW-4 Puszczyk has a higher service ceiling at 5,200 meters (17,060 ft) compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The SW-4 Puszczyk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,800 kg compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 1,300 kg.
Which is larger, the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The SW-4 Puszczyk is longer at 10.6 meters compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 7.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 is more expensive at approximately $1.3 million per unit compared to the SW-4 Puszczyk at $0.7 million.
Which entered service first, the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 entered service first in 1966, 36 years before the SW-4 Puszczyk which entered service in 2002.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 has been produced in greater numbers with 900 units compared to 40 units of the SW-4 Puszczyk.