SF-260 vs T-34 Mentor

SF-260

Italian light military trainer, globally utilized since the 1960s, renowned for its aerobatic capabilities and air force service.

Origin country	🇮🇹 Italy
Category	Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer	SIAI-Marchetti
First flight	15 July 1964
Year introduced	1966
Number produced	900 units
Average unit price	$1.3 million

American military trainer aircraft, widely utilized from the 1950s, notable for its significant role in military flight training.

Origin country	🇺🇸 United States
Category	Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer	Beechcraft
First flight	2 December 1948
Year introduced	1953
Number produced	2300 units
Average unit price	$-- million

Photo of T-34 Mentor by US Navy.

Which has longer range, the SF-260 or T-34 Mentor?

The SF-260 has a longer range at 1,650 km compared to the T-34 Mentor's 1,311 km.

Which can fly higher, the SF-260 or T-34 Mentor?

The T-34 Mentor has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the SF-260's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).

Which is heavier, the SF-260 or T-34 Mentor?

The T-34 Mentor has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,300 kg compared to the SF-260's 1,300 kg.

Which is larger, the SF-260 or T-34 Mentor?

The T-34 Mentor is longer at 8.8 meters compared to the SF-260's 7.1 meters.

Which entered service first, the SF-260 or T-34 Mentor?

The T-34 Mentor entered service first in 1953, 13 years before the SF-260 which entered service in 1966.

Which has been built in greater numbers, the SF-260 or T-34 Mentor?

The T-34 Mentor has been produced in greater numbers with 2,300 units compared to 900 units of the SF-260.