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SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 vs T-67 Firefly

SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 vs T-67 Firefly at a glance — top speed 333 vs 282 km/h, range 1,650 vs 753 km, max takeoff weight 1,300 vs 1,157 kg, built 900 vs 250 units.

SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 SIAI-Marchetti SF-260
Slingsby T-67 Firefly military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 T-67 Firefly
Specifications
SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 T-67 Firefly
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer SIAI-Marchetti Slingsby
First flight 15 July 1964 12 March 1974
Year introduced 1966 1974
Number produced 900 units 250 units
Average unit price $1.3 million $500K
Wing area 10.1 m² 13.0 m²
Wingspan 8.4 m 10.7 m
Height 2.4 m 2.4 m
Length 7.1 m 7.6 m
Maximum speed 333 km/h 282 km/h
Operational range 1,650 km 753 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 5,791 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,300 kg 1,157 kg
Empty weight 770 kg 794 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 1 x 194 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 or T-67 Firefly?
The SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 is faster with a maximum speed of 333 km/h compared to the T-67 Firefly's 282 km/h, a difference of 51 km/h.
Which has longer range, the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 or T-67 Firefly?
The SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 has a longer range at 1,650 km compared to the T-67 Firefly's 753 km.
Which can fly higher, the SIAI-Marchetti 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 SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 or T-67 Firefly?
The SIAI-Marchetti 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 SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 or T-67 Firefly?
The T-67 Firefly is longer at 7.5 meters compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 7.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 or T-67 Firefly?
The SIAI-Marchetti 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 SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 or T-67 Firefly?
The SIAI-Marchetti 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 SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 or T-67 Firefly?
The SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 has been produced in greater numbers with 900 units compared to 250 units of the T-67 Firefly.