SIAI-Marchetti SF.260

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Key Takeaways:

The SIAI-Marchetti SF.260 is a high-performance, 3-4 seat aircraft with a used price of $300,000.
It is powered by a 260 hp Lycoming O-540-E4A5 engine, providing a cruise speed of up to 186 knots and a best rate of climb of 1700 fpm.
The aircraft offers a substantial maximum range of 1040 nautical miles and a service ceiling exceeding 21,000 feet.
Designed for versatility, it is capable of both utility and aerobatic flight.

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SIAI-Marchetti SF.260

Used price:

$300,000

Engine make/model:

Lycoming O-540-E4A5

TBO (hrs.):

2000

Horsepower@altitude:

260@SL

Fuel type:

100LL

Propeller type:

Landing gear type:

Tri./Retr.

Max ramp weight (lbs.):

2430

Gross weight, utility (lbs.):

2430

Gross weight, aerobatic (lbs.):

2205

Landing weight (lbs.):

2430

Empty weight, std. (lbs.):

1664

Useful load, std. (lbs.):

766

Useable fuel, std. (gals.):

Payload, full std. fuel (lbs.):

377

Wingspan:

27 ft. 5 in.

Overall length:

23 ft. 4 in.

Height:

7 ft. 11 in.

Wing area (sq. ft.):

109

Wing Loading (lbs./sq.ft.)

22.3

Power loading (lbs./hp):

9.3

Seating capacity:

3/4

Cabin width (in.):

Cabin height (in.):

PERFORMANCE

Cruise speed, 75% power (kts.):

186

Cruise speed, 65% power (kts.):

175*

Fuel consumption, 75% power (gph):

14.2*

Fuel consumption, 65% power (gph):

12.4

Max range, 75% power (nm):

800

Max range, 55% power (nm):

1040

Vso (kts.):

Best rate of climb, SL (fpm):

1700

Service ceiling (ft.):

21,370

Takeoff ground roll (ft.):

820

Takeoff over 50-ft. obstacle (ft.):

1610

Landing ground roll (ft.):

790

Landing over 50 ft. obstacle (ft.):

1610

*Estimated @ .44 lbs./hp sfc

Source: Jane’s All-the-World’s Aircraft