SF.260

F.250. The F.250 prototype was built by Aviamilano. It differed from the SF.260's in having a vertical windshield bow and a 250 hp engine.


F.250 prototype

   
F.250
Powered by 250 hp Lycoming O-540-A
Propeller Hartzell constant speed
Wing span 27' 6"
Length 23'
Wing area 108.5 sq ft
Gross weight 2,400 lbs
Empty weight 1,480 lbs
Accommodation 2-3 seats
Maximum speed 232 mph
Maximum cruise speed 217 mph
Stall speed 62 mph
Rate of climb 2,000 fpm
Service ceiling 23,200 ft
Maximum range 1,450 sm
 


The instrument panel has since been improved.


SF.260A. This was the original civilian series by SIAI Marchetti, some of which were imported into the U.S. as "Waco Meteors." This is the fastest of the SF.260's.


Harry Shepard and Larry Kingry.

   
SF.260A
Powered by 260 hp Lycoming O-540-E4A5
Propeller Hartzell constant speed
Wing span 26' 11-3/4"
Length 23'
Wing area 108.5 sq ft
Gross weight 2,430 lbs
Empty weight 1,543 lbs
Accommodation 2-3 seats
Maximum speed 235 mph
Maximum cruise speed 214 mph
Stall speed 65 mph
Rate of climb 1,770 fpm
Service ceiling 21,370 ft
Maximum range 1,275 sm
 


SF.260C. The latest civilian version. It has a larger vertical tail than the SF.260A and has a drooped leading edge cuff on the outer portion of the wing.


The Redhawks aerobatic team.

   
SF.260C
Powered by 260 hp Lycoming O-540-E4A5
Propeller Hartzell constant speed
Wing span 27' 4-3/4"
Length 23' 3-1/2"
Wing area 108.7 sq ft
Gross weight 2,430 lbs
Empty weight 1,720lbs
Accommodation 2-3 seats
Maximum speed 215 mph
Maximum cruise speed 214 mph
Stall speed 65 mph
Rate of climb 1,770 fpm
Service ceiling 21,325 ft
Maximum range 1,275 sm
 

SF.260M. The military trainer version of the SF.260C. It is visually identical but has some important structural modifications.

SF.260W Warrior. Same as the SF.260M except; gross weight: 2,806 lbs; empty weight: 1,794 lbs; maximum speed: 196 mph; maximum cruise speed: 178 mph; stall speed: 86.5 mph, and rate of climb: 1,099 fpm. External hardpoints for external tanks or weapons. Stall speed clean: 101.5 mph.

SF.260SW Sea Warrior. Same as SF.260M except: wing span: 28' 6-1/2", gross weight: 2,866 lbs; empty weight: 1,889 lbs; maximum speed: 189 mph; maximum cruise speed: 171 mph; stall speed: 86.5 mph; and rate of climb: 885 fpm. External hardpoints and enlarged tip tanks enclose photo-recon equipment and radar. Stall speed clean: 101.5 mph.


It's always a good idea to be nice to SF.260 pilots.


This SF.260 was painted in a 'Spitfire' paint scheme designed
by Lu Matthews, who also designed the Falco paint schemes.

"The SF.260 is the Mustang of light planes."--Peter Garrison, Flying

"One of the most flyable aeroplanes it has been my good fortune to take aloft."--Nigel Moll, Flight International.

"It must surely rank among the outstanding aircraft of all time."--Alan Bramson, Pilot.

"Its speed is unreal, its handling superb."--Bill Rice, Private Pilot


Interested in a little air combat?
http://www.incredible-adventures.com/air_combat.html

Marchetti Owners Association
http://www.sf260.org