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SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 vs Zlin Z 43

SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 SIAI-Marchetti SF-260
Zlin Z 43 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Zlin Z 43
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Specifications
SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 Zlin Z 43
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer SIAI-Marchetti Zlin
First flight 15 July 1964 10 December 1968
Year introduced 1966 1972
Number produced 900 units 144 units
Average unit price $1.3 million $100K
Wing area 10.1 m² 14.5 m²
Wingspan 8.4 m 9.8 m
Height 2.4 m 2.9 m
Length 7.1 m 7.8 m
Maximum speed 333 km/h 235 km/h
Operational range 1,650 km 610 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 3,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,300 kg 1,350 kg
Empty weight 770 kg 730 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 1 x 160 kW
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Overview

The SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 and the Zlin Z 43 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by SIAI-Marchetti and Zlin respectively.

Top speed is 333 km/h for the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 vs 235 km/h for the Zlin Z 43. The SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 has an operational range of 1,650 km vs 610 km for the Zlin Z 43. The SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 operates at altitudes up to 4,500 m compared to 3,800 m for the Zlin Z 43.

The SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 has been produced in 900 units vs 144 for the Zlin Z 43. Unit cost is $1.33M for the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 vs $0.1M for the Zlin Z 43. The SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 first flew 4 years before the Zlin Z 43 (1964 vs 1968).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 or Zlin Z 43?
The SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 is faster with a maximum speed of 333 km/h compared to the Zlin Z 43's 235 km/h, a difference of 98 km/h.
Which has longer range, the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 or Zlin Z 43?
The SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 has a longer range at 1,650 km compared to the Zlin Z 43's 610 km.
Which can fly higher, the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 or Zlin Z 43?
The SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 has a higher service ceiling at 4,500 meters (14,763 ft) compared to the Zlin Z 43's 3,800 meters (12,467 ft).
Which is heavier, the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 or Zlin Z 43?
The Zlin Z 43 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,350 kg compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 1,300 kg.
Which is larger, the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 or Zlin Z 43?
The Zlin Z 43 is longer at 7.8 meters compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 7.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 or Zlin Z 43?
The SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 is more expensive at approximately $1.3 million per unit compared to the Zlin Z 43 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 or Zlin Z 43?
The SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 entered service first in 1966, 6 years before the Zlin Z 43 which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 or Zlin Z 43?
The SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 has been produced in greater numbers with 900 units compared to 144 units of the Zlin Z 43.