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SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 vs Yak-52

SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 SIAI-Marchetti SF-260
Yakovlev Yak-52 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-52
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Specifications
SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 Yak-52
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer SIAI-Marchetti Yakovlev
First flight 15 July 1964 1 January 1976
Year introduced 1966 1979
Number produced 900 units 14 units
Average unit price $1.3 million --
Wing area 10.1 m² 15.0 m²
Wingspan 8.4 m 9.3 m
Height 2.4 m 2.7 m
Length 7.1 m 7.7 m
Maximum speed 333 km/h 285 km/h
Operational range 1,650 km 550 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,300 kg 1,305 kg
Empty weight 770 kg 1,015 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 1 x 265 kW
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Overview

The SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 and the Yak-52 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by SIAI-Marchetti and Yakovlev respectively.

Top speed is 333 km/h for the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 vs 285 km/h for the Yak-52. The SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 has an operational range of 1,650 km vs 550 km for the Yak-52. The SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 operates at altitudes up to 4,500 m compared to 4,000 m for the Yak-52.

The SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 has been produced in 900 units vs 14 for the Yak-52. The SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 first flew 12 years before the Yak-52 (1964 vs 1976).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 or Yak-52?
The SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 is faster with a maximum speed of 333 km/h compared to the Yak-52's 285 km/h, a difference of 48 km/h.
Which has longer range, the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 or Yak-52?
The SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 has a longer range at 1,650 km compared to the Yak-52's 550 km.
Which can fly higher, the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 or Yak-52?
The SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 has a higher service ceiling at 4,500 meters (14,763 ft) compared to the Yak-52's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 or Yak-52?
The Yak-52 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,305 kg compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 1,300 kg.
Which is larger, the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 or Yak-52?
The Yak-52 is longer at 7.7 meters compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 or Yak-52?
The SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 entered service first in 1966, 13 years before the Yak-52 which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 or Yak-52?
The SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 has been produced in greater numbers with 900 units compared to 14 units of the Yak-52.