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SF-260

Trainer Aircraftconfirmed

SF-260

The SIAI-Marchetti SF.260 is an Italian light aircraft commonly marketed as a military trainer and aerobatics aircraft. It is a piston-powered, propeller-driven monoplane capable of carrying a pilot and two passengers or students.

Specifications

TypeTrainer Aircraft
OriginItaly
ManufacturerLeonardo S.p.A. (originally SIAI-Marchetti)
Introduced1966
StatusIn service
Speed340 km/h
Range1,667 km
Crew2
Weight1.1 t

History

Originally designed by SIAI-Marchetti in Italy, it first flew in 1966 and has been widely adopted for its robust performance in training roles.

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
Turkey34confirmed
Italy—confirmed
Egypt17confirmed

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