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SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 vs TB-30 Epsilon

SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 vs TB-30 Epsilon at a glance — top speed 333 vs 356 km/h, range 1,650 vs 1,300 km, max takeoff weight 1,300 vs 1,250 kg, built 900 vs 19 units.

SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 SIAI-Marchetti SF-260
Socata TB-30 Epsilon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 TB-30 Epsilon
Specifications
SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 TB-30 Epsilon
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer SIAI-Marchetti Socata
First flight 15 July 1964 22 December 1979
Year introduced 1966 1984
Number produced 900 units 19 units
Average unit price $1.3 million $1 million
Wing area 10.1 m² 9.0 m²
Wingspan 8.4 m 7.9 m
Height 2.4 m 2.7 m
Length 7.1 m 7.6 m
Maximum speed 333 km/h 356 km/h
Operational range 1,650 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 7,010 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,300 kg 1,250 kg
Empty weight 770 kg 932 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 1 x 224 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The TB-30 Epsilon is faster with a maximum speed of 356 km/h compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 333 km/h, a difference of 23 km/h.
Which has longer range, the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 has a longer range at 1,650 km compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The TB-30 Epsilon has a higher service ceiling at 7,010 meters (22,998 ft) compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,300 kg compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The TB-30 Epsilon is longer at 7.6 meters compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 7.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 is more expensive at approximately $1.3 million per unit compared to the TB-30 Epsilon at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 entered service first in 1966, 18 years before the TB-30 Epsilon which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 has been produced in greater numbers with 900 units compared to 19 units of the TB-30 Epsilon.