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SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 vs T-39 Sabreliner

SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 vs T-39 Sabreliner at a glance — top speed 333 vs 885 km/h, range 1,650 vs 4,020 km, max takeoff weight 1,300 vs 8,056 kg, built 900 vs 200 units.

SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 SIAI-Marchetti SF-260
North American T-39 Sabreliner military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-39 Sabreliner
Specifications
SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 T-39 Sabreliner
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer SIAI-Marchetti North American
First flight 15 July 1964 16 September 1958
Year introduced 1966 1962
Number produced 900 units 200 units
Average unit price $1.3 million --
Wing area 10.1 m² 31.8 m²
Wingspan 8.4 m 13.6 m
Height 2.4 m 4.9 m
Length 7.1 m 13.4 m
Maximum speed 333 km/h 885 km/h
Operational range 1,650 km 4,020 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 12,192 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,300 kg 8,056 kg
Empty weight 770 kg 4,199 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 2 x 1,361 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner is faster with a maximum speed of 885 km/h compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 333 km/h, a difference of 552 km/h.
Which has longer range, the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a longer range at 4,020 km compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 1,650 km.
Which can fly higher, the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a higher service ceiling at 12,192 meters (40,000 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-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,056 kg compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 1,300 kg.
Which is larger, the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner is longer at 13.4 meters compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner entered service first in 1962, 4 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-39 Sabreliner?
The SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 has been produced in greater numbers with 900 units compared to 200 units of the T-39 Sabreliner.