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SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 vs Yak-18 Max

SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 vs Yak-18 Max at a glance — top speed 333 vs 300 km/h, range 1,650 vs 700 km, max takeoff weight 1,300 vs 1,320 kg.

Yakovlev Yak-18 Max military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-18 Max
Specifications
SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 Yak-18 Max
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer SIAI-Marchetti Yakovlev
First flight 15 July 1964 1 January 1946
Year introduced 1966 1946
Number produced 900 units N/A
Average unit price $1.3 million --
Wing area 10.1 m² 17.8 m²
Wingspan 8.4 m 10.6 m
Height 2.4 m 3.4 m
Length 7.1 m 8.4 m
Maximum speed 333 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 1,650 km 700 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 5,060 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,300 kg 1,320 kg
Empty weight 770 kg 1,025 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 Yak-18 Max?
The SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 is faster with a maximum speed of 333 km/h compared to the Yak-18 Max's 300 km/h, a difference of 33 km/h.
Which has longer range, the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 or Yak-18 Max?
The SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 has a longer range at 1,650 km compared to the Yak-18 Max's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 or Yak-18 Max?
The Yak-18 Max has a higher service ceiling at 5,060 meters (16,601 ft) compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 or Yak-18 Max?
The Yak-18 Max has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,320 kg compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 1,300 kg.
Which is larger, the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 or Yak-18 Max?
The Yak-18 Max is longer at 8.3 meters compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 or Yak-18 Max?
The Yak-18 Max entered service first in 1946, 20 years before the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 which entered service in 1966.