Siai-Marchetti
1975 Siai Marchetti SF260B
$199,000
1975 · 5,500 h · United States
Private seller
Siai-MarchettiOther aircraft · Fixed-wing · Italy
SF-260
- Seats
- 3 3
- Power
- 260 hp194 kW
- Cruise
- 162 kt300 km/h
About the SF-260
The Siai-Marchetti SF-260 is an Italian fixed-wing aircraft featuring a single engine and a low-mounted cantilever wing configuration. Typically seating two individuals under an extensive glazed canopy, it serves primarily as a military trainer, aerobatics mount, and light combat aircraft, while also seeing limited private ownership. Its layout combines responsive controls and jet-like agility with robust construction.
Designed by an Italian aeronautical engineer, the prototype completed its maiden flight before production rights were acquired by a prominent domestic manufacturer. The airframe is noted for its flush-riveted exterior and aerodynamic cleanliness, earning praise for its high cruising speed among normally aspirated piston singles. Military variants equipped with weapon stations have been widely adopted by smaller air forces for close support tasks, and subsequent versions introduced turboprop powerplant options.
This page covers the Siai-Marchetti SF-260A, SF-260B, SF-260C, SF-260D, SF-260M, SF-260W Warrior: the same aircraft under other designations.
SF-260 prices
Asking prices of those for sale now, US dollarsAsking prices for the 8 Siai-Marchetti SF-260 aircraft for sale with a price run from $199,000 to $499,999, with a median of $279,000. Half ask between $201,000 and $400,000.
| Built | For sale | Median asking | Range | Median hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970–1974 | 3 | $201,000 | $201,474 – $329,000 | 600 |
| 1975–1979 | 2 | $214,000 | $199,000 – $229,000 | 5,500 |
| 1980–1984 | 1 | $409,000 | $408,544 | 1,700 |
| 1985–1989 | 1 | $400,000 | $399,999 | 1,300 |
| 1990–1994 | 3 | $500,000 | $499,999 | 1,000 |
SF-260 running costs
$440 an hour| Low | Typical | High | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel | $8,909 | $11,480 | $13,440 |
| Oil | $208 | $260 | $338 |
| Engine overhaul reserve | $3,333 | $3,958 | $5,192 |
| Propeller overhaul reserve | $917 | $1,083 | $1,250 |
| Annual inspection and maintenance | $3,000 | $4,000 | $5,000 |
| Hangar | $3,000 | $6,300 | $9,600 |
| Insurance | $2,811 | $3,519 | $4,227 |
| Depreciation | $6,711 | $13,422 | $20,132 |
| Total | $28,889 | $44,022 | $59,179 |
| Per hour | $289 | $440 | $592 |
Engine
- Model
- Lycoming O-540-E4A5
- Power
- 260 hp
- Overhaul
- 2,000 h / 12 yr
- Fuel burn
- 11.8 – 15.0 gal/h
- Fuel price
- $8.20 /US gal
- Value lost a year
- 4.8%
SF-260 for sale now
All SF-260 for sale (10)
Siai-Marchetti
1975 Siai Marchetti SF260B
$199,000
1975 · 5,500 h · United States
Private seller
Siai-Marchetti
1971 Siai Marchetti SF260
€180,000 ≈ $201,474
1971 · 487 h · Switzerland
Dealer
Siai-Marchetti
1970 Siai Marchetti SF260
€180,000 ≈ $201,474
1970 · 630 h · Switzerland
Dealer
Siai-Marchetti
1976 Siai Marchetti SF260W
$229,000
1976 · 5,499 h · United States
Dealer
Siai-Marchetti
1972 Siai Marchetti SF260B
$329,000
1972 · 3,190 h · United States
Dealer
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1987 Siai Marchetti SF260AM
$399,999
1987 · 1,258 h · United States
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