SF-260 vs T-67 Firefly

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
British aerobatic aircraft, renowned in the 1980s, used extensively for military training worldwide.
Picture of T-67 Firefly
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Slingsby
First flight 12 March 1974
Year introduced 1974
Number produced 250 units
Average unit price $0.5 million
Wing area 10.1 m² ◉
Wingspan 8.4 m â—‰
Height 2.4 m â—‰
Length 7.1 m â—‰
Maximum speed -- km/h
Operational range 1,650 km â—‰
Service ceiling 4,500 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,300 kg â—‰
Empty weight 770 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW â—‰
Profile drawing of SIAI-Marchetti SF-260
Wing area 13.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 10.7 m â—‰
Height 2.4 m â—‰
Length 7.6 m â—‰
Maximum speed 282 km/h
Operational range 753 km â—‰
Service ceiling 5,791 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,157 kg â—‰
Empty weight 794 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW â—‰
Profile drawing of Slingsby T-67 Firefly

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the SF-260 or T-67 Firefly?
The T-67 Firefly is faster with a maximum speed of 282 km/h compared to the SF-260's 0 km/h, a difference of 282 km/h.
Which has longer range, the SF-260 or T-67 Firefly?
The SF-260 has a longer range at 1,650 km compared to the T-67 Firefly's 753 km.
Which can fly higher, the SF-260 or T-67 Firefly?
The T-67 Firefly has a higher service ceiling at 5,791 meters (18,999 ft) compared to the SF-260's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the SF-260 or T-67 Firefly?
The SF-260 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,300 kg compared to the T-67 Firefly's 1,157 kg.
Which is larger, the SF-260 or T-67 Firefly?
The T-67 Firefly is longer at 7.5 meters compared to the SF-260's 7.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the SF-260 or T-67 Firefly?
The SF-260 is more expensive at approximately $1.3 million per unit compared to the T-67 Firefly at $0.5 million.
Which entered service first, the SF-260 or T-67 Firefly?
The SF-260 entered service first in 1966, 8 years before the T-67 Firefly which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the SF-260 or T-67 Firefly?
The SF-260 has been produced in greater numbers with 900 units compared to 250 units of the T-67 Firefly.