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SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 vs T-45 Goshawk

SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 vs T-45 Goshawk at a glance — top speed 333 vs 1,038 km/h, range 1,650 vs 1,300 km, max takeoff weight 1,300 vs 6,387 kg, built 900 vs 221 units.

SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 SIAI-Marchetti SF-260
McDonnell Douglas T-45 Goshawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇺🇸 T-45 Goshawk
Specifications
SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 T-45 Goshawk
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer SIAI-Marchetti McDonnell Douglas
First flight 15 July 1964 16 April 1988
Year introduced 1966 1992
Number produced 900 units 221 units
Average unit price $1.3 million $21 million
Wing area 10.1 m² 17.7 m²
Wingspan 8.4 m 9.4 m
Height 2.4 m 4.1 m
Length 7.1 m 12.0 m
Maximum speed 333 km/h 1038 km/h
Operational range 1,650 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 12,954 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,300 kg 6,387 kg
Empty weight 770 kg 4,460 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 1 x 2,507 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,038 km/h compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 333 km/h, a difference of 705 km/h.
Which has longer range, the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 or T-45 Goshawk?
The SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 has a longer range at 1,650 km compared to the T-45 Goshawk's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk has a higher service ceiling at 12,954 meters (42,500 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-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,387 kg compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 1,300 kg.
Which is larger, the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk is longer at 12.0 meters compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 7.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk is more expensive at approximately $21 million per unit compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 at $1.3 million.
Which entered service first, the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 or T-45 Goshawk?
The SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 entered service first in 1966, 26 years before the T-45 Goshawk which entered service in 1992.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 or T-45 Goshawk?
The SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 has been produced in greater numbers with 900 units compared to 221 units of the T-45 Goshawk.