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SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 vs T-2 Buckeye

SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 vs T-2 Buckeye at a glance — top speed 333 vs 838 km/h, range 1,650 vs 1,683 km, max takeoff weight 1,300 vs 5,931 kg, built 900 vs 529 units.

SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 SIAI-Marchetti SF-260
North American T-2 Buckeye military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-2 Buckeye
Specifications
SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 T-2 Buckeye
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer SIAI-Marchetti North American
First flight 15 July 1964 31 January 1958
Year introduced 1966 1959
Number produced 900 units 529 units
Average unit price $1.3 million $1 million
Wing area 10.1 m² 24.0 m²
Wingspan 8.4 m 11.6 m
Height 2.4 m 4.5 m
Length 7.1 m 11.0 m
Maximum speed 333 km/h 838 km/h
Operational range 1,650 km 1,683 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 13,533 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,300 kg 5,931 kg
Empty weight 770 kg 3,652 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 2 x 1,338 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye is faster with a maximum speed of 838 km/h compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 333 km/h, a difference of 505 km/h.
Which has longer range, the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has a longer range at 1,683 km compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 1,650 km.
Which can fly higher, the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has a higher service ceiling at 13,533 meters (44,399 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-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,931 kg compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 1,300 kg.
Which is larger, the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 7.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 or T-2 Buckeye?
The SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 is more expensive at approximately $1.3 million per unit compared to the T-2 Buckeye at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye entered service first in 1959, 7 years before the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 which entered service in 1966.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 or T-2 Buckeye?
The SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 has been produced in greater numbers with 900 units compared to 529 units of the T-2 Buckeye.