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SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 vs T-38 Talon

SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 vs T-38 Talon at a glance — top speed 333 vs 1,381 km/h, range 1,650 vs 1,835 km, max takeoff weight 1,300 vs 5,670 kg, built 900 vs 1,189 units.

SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 SIAI-Marchetti SF-260
Northrop T-38 Talon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-38 Talon
Specifications
SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 T-38 Talon
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer SIAI-Marchetti Northrop
First flight 15 July 1964 10 March 1959
Year introduced 1966 1961
Number produced 900 units 1189 units
Average unit price $1.3 million --
Wing area 10.1 m² 16.0 m²
Wingspan 8.4 m 7.7 m
Height 2.4 m 3.9 m
Length 7.1 m 14.1 m
Maximum speed 333 km/h 1381 km/h
Operational range 1,650 km 1,835 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,300 kg 5,670 kg
Empty weight 770 kg 3,266 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 2 x 1,216 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon is faster with a maximum speed of 1,381 km/h compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 333 km/h, a difference of 1,048 km/h.
Which has longer range, the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a longer range at 1,835 km compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 1,650 km.
Which can fly higher, the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 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-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 1,300 kg.
Which is larger, the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon is longer at 14.1 meters compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon entered service first in 1961, 5 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-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has been produced in greater numbers with 1,189 units compared to 900 units of the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260.