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SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 vs T-CH-1 Chung Hsing

SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 vs T-CH-1 Chung Hsing at a glance — top speed 333 vs 590 km/h, range 1,650 vs 2,010 km, max takeoff weight 1,300 vs 5,057 kg, built 900 vs 52 units.

SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 SIAI-Marchetti SF-260
AIDC T-CH-1 Chung Hsing military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇹🇼 T-CH-1 Chung Hsing
Specifications
SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 T-CH-1 Chung Hsing
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇹🇼 Taiwan
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer SIAI-Marchetti AIDC
First flight 15 July 1964 23 November 1973
Year introduced 1966 1976
Number produced 900 units 52 units
Average unit price $1.3 million --
Wing area 10.1 m² 25.2 m²
Wingspan 8.4 m 12.2 m
Height 2.4 m 3.7 m
Length 7.1 m 10.3 m
Maximum speed 333 km/h 590 km/h
Operational range 1,650 km 2,010 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 9,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,300 kg 5,057 kg
Empty weight 770 kg 2,608 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 1 x 1,082 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing is faster with a maximum speed of 590 km/h compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 333 km/h, a difference of 257 km/h.
Which has longer range, the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing has a longer range at 2,010 km compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 1,650 km.
Which can fly higher, the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing has a higher service ceiling at 9,800 meters (32,152 ft) compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,057 kg compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 1,300 kg.
Which is larger, the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing is longer at 10.3 meters compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 entered service first in 1966, 10 years before the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing which entered service in 1976.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 has been produced in greater numbers with 900 units compared to 52 units of the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing.