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SIAI-Marchetti SF.260

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SIAI-Marchetti
Company typeAircraft manufacturer
IndustryAerospace
PredecessorAviamilano
Founded1915; 111 years ago (1915) in Milan, Italy
FounderStelio Frati (designer)
Defunct1997
FateAcquired by Aermacchi
SuccessorAermacchi
Headquarters
Milan
,
Italy
Area served
Worldwide (military and civilian markets)
Key people
Stelio Frati (designer)
ProductsSF.260 aircraft series (trainer, aerobatic, light attack)

Overview

The SIAI-Marchetti SF.260, currently known as the Leonardo SF-260, is an Italian-manufactured light aircraft frequently utilized as a military trainer and aerobatic platform.

Conceived by the Italian aeronautical engineer Stelio Frati, the initial production was undertaken by the Milan-based company Aviamilano. The prototype, initially named F.260, completed its inaugural flight on 15 July 1964. Shortly after, production rights were acquired by SIAI Marchetti, which continued manufacturing until its acquisition by Aermacchi in 1997.

Primarily marketed to military operators, the SF.260 serves both as a trainer and a light attack aircraft. Civilian sales have been modest, with some private owners acquiring the type. In the late 1960s, it was introduced to the American market under the designation Waco Meteor. The armed variant, known as the SF.260W Warrior, gained traction among smaller air forces for close air support missions. The aircraft has been produced in both piston-engine and turboprop configurations.

Origins

In the early 1960s, Italian aircraft engineer Stelio Frati began designing a new three-seat aerobatic aircraft aimed primarily at the sport aviation market. Unlike many contemporaries, this model was crafted to deliver aerobatic performance comparable to modern combat planes and was equipped for instrument flight rules (IFR) operations. The design drew significant inspiration from Frati's earlier projects, notably the jet-powered Caproni Trento F-5 trainer prototype and the Falco F8L, a two-seat aerobatic plane, sharing the wing design and structural elements with the Falco. Initially named the F.250 to reflect its engine horsepower, this was Frati’s first all-metal aircraft.

The prototype took to the skies for its inaugural flight on 15 July 1964. Following this milestone, manufacturing responsibilities transitioned from Aviamilano to SIAI Marchetti, which had acquired full rights to the design. Shortly after production commenced, military operators showed strong interest in the SF.260, utilizing it both as a trainer and as a light ground-attack platform. From 1964 through 1984, military customers constituted the majority of purchasers, while only a limited number of private owners acquired units due to restricted availability.

In the late 1960s, the aircraft was introduced to the US market under the name Waco Meteor, despite having no affiliation with the Waco Aircraft Company; however, this marketing effort achieved limited success. During the late 1970s and into the 1980s, American airline pilot Frank Strickler played a pivotal role in reviving civil sales of the SF.260 in the United States by buying small batches from SIAI Marchetti and reselling them individually to US clients.

Further development

By the late 1970s, production had shifted to an enhanced version of the SF.260A known as the SF.260C. This iteration incorporated several upgrades such as redesigned aileron tabs, reinforced wings, a recontoured aerofoil for better low-speed handling, and an extended tail and rudder assembly. The SF.260C was engineered to meet specific military standards. The only structural distinction between this model and its armed variants—the SF.260W Warrior and SF.260SW Sea Warrior—was the addition of underwing hardpoints for mounting weapons and equipment.

In 1980, SIAI Marchetti introduced the turboprop-powered SF.260TP, equipped with an Allison Model 250 engine rated at 350 shaft horsepower. This variant targeted military training markets and was quickly adopted by armed forces. In August 1986, SIAI Marchetti collaborated with Gates Learjet to modify the SF.260TP so it could comply with FAA FAR Part 23 regulations, enabling certification for civilian use. These modifications focused on reducing stall speed and increasing payload capacity through aerodynamic enhancements such as adding 'shark’s teeth' along the wing’s leading edge.

Between 1991 and 1992, SIAI-Marchetti proposed an updated SF.260 model featuring a larger cockpit canopy and an improved fuel system tailored for the United States Air Force’s Enhanced Flight Screener competition. Although this bid was unsuccessful—losing out to the Slingsby T67 Firefly—it laid groundwork for subsequent models like the fuel-injected SF.260E and normally aspirated SF.260F. In 2005, a contract for thirty SF.260EA aircraft was fulfilled for the Italian Air Force at a cost of €33 million ($40 million). This particular version was specifically developed to satisfy Italian Air Force requirements for an advanced piston-engine trainer used primarily in screening and basic flight training.

In 2010, the Philippine Aerospace Development Corporation secured licensing rights to produce eighteen units of the SF.260TP turboprop trainer for delivery to the Philippine Air Force in 2011.

Production of SF.260 variants continued at a reduced pace until 2017. In total, including prototypes, approximately 976 aircraft were manufactured.

Design

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Cockpit of a SF.260

The SIAI-Marchetti SF.260 features a low-wing cantilever monoplane design with a retractable tricycle landing gear. Renowned for its streamlined and athletic look, it also delivers functionality with handling characteristics reminiscent of jet aircraft.[1] The airframe is recognized for its exceptional craftsmanship, with the exterior predominantly flush-riveted to minimize aerodynamic drag, except in specific areas such as the flaps and certain fairings.[2] This compact and robust airframe exhibits ballistic properties comparable to jets and is certified for aerobatic flight.[3] Compared to typical single-engine planes, it offers enhanced power loading alongside above-average wing loading.[4]

The initial SF.260 variant was equipped with a single Lycoming O-540 engine delivering 260 horsepower.[4] The standard setup incorporated a carburetor, while an optional fuel-injected version was also available.[5] The aircraft’s power enabled it to resist turbulence-induced gyrations and achieve a notable climb rate. During the 1980s, Flying magazine described the SF.260 as "the fastest normally aspirated piston single in production".[4] It holds speed records within its category over both 100 km and 1,000 km closed circuits.Template:Fix/category[citation needed] Later iterations frequently utilized turboprop engines; the first turboprop model, the SF.260TP, was powered by an Allison Model 250 engine flat-rated at 350 shp.[6]

The cockpit accommodates the pilot plus up to two passengers, or in trainer configurations, one student alongside the pilot, all seated beneath a broad canopy with extensive glazing.[3] Access is gained via dedicated walkways along the wing, with the pilot typically positioned on the right side of the cockpit; military aviators are trained to operate controls using their right hand on the stick and left on the throttle.[7]

Though fully capable of aerobatics, the SF.260 offers forgiving handling traits, including relatively mild stall behavior. Stall control is enhanced by vanes installed on the wingtip tanks that increase airflow over the tips and ailerons.[5] This aircraft responds quickly to control inputs and achieves high speeds; pilots must remain vigilant regarding speed reductions, although aerodynamic warnings are generally sufficient.[8] Both piston and turboprop variants share closely aligned handling and performance characteristics.[9] A noted drawback is the limited speed rating on the landing gear.[10] For safe aerobatic operations, the rear seat must remain empty and tip tanks drained of fuel before executing maneuvers, which restricts flight endurance to approximately ninety minutes.[11]

Burkina Faso

The air force of this small nation operated a fleet of six Warriors, which were acquired in 1986 through a transaction involving the Philippines and Belgium. These were supplemented by an additional four Warriors delivered directly from Italy. These aircraft were actively deployed during the 1986 Agacher Strip War against Mali. They served within the Escadrille de Chasse ("Fighter Squadron") of the Force Aérienne du Burkina Faso (FABF), the country's air force.

Chad

During the conflict with Libya, Chad reported to the United Nations that it had destroyed eight Libyan Air Force SF.260WLs and captured nine others, along with other military equipment. It is believed that up to six ex-Libyan SF.260WLs may have been integrated into Chad's Air Force. By 1988, four SF.260Ws were confirmed in service, two of which underwent overhaul in France the following year.

In November 2006, amid rising tensions with Sudan over the Darfur region, Libya supplied Chad with four SF.260W aircraft, including crews. One of these newly delivered planes was shot down on its inaugural mission on 28 November by rebel forces, resulting in the loss of its crew.

Libya

Libya was a significant purchaser of the SIAI Marchetti SF.260, ordering 240 SF.260WLs. The initial 60 units were produced in Italy, while the remainder arrived as knock-down kits to be assembled at a facility established in Sebha, Libya, overseen by Italian technicians.

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A formation of three Libyan SF.260s flying in 2009

Although primarily intended for pilot training, the SF.260WL was also utilized for ground attack missions during Libya's involvement in Chad. From 1977 onward, numerous Italian pilots served as instructors for Libyan trainees; their numbers diminished in 1982 when a group of 15 Libyan instructors trained in Italy took over much of the training role. Libyan SF.260s played a critical role throughout Chad's conflicts, performing light ground attack duties using machine gun pods, rockets, and bombs. Their earliest documented combat actions occurred in February 1978 during air strikes on the Chadian army garrison at Faya-Largeau, alongside Mil Mi-25 helicopters. The relentless bombardment caused most of the 5,000 stationed troops to flee, with approximately 1,500 captured on February 18.

In 1979, Gaddafi succeeded in establishing a generally pro-Libyan government in N'Djamena, known as the GUNT. However, Hissène Habré, appointed as defense minister, opposed Libyan influence and began distancing himself from the government. This opposition culminated on April 1, 1980, when Habré’s forces seized N'Djamena. Pro-Libyan factions retreated to Libya to reorganize and rearm before returning later that year with support from the Islamic Legion. During this period, SF.260s participated extensively in heavy airstrikes on Faya-Largeau, coordinated with Mi-25 helicopters, Mirage 5s, and Tupolev Tu-22 bombers. The nearly continuous bombardment severely affected defender morale and enabled GUNT forces to recapture Faya-Largeau by early November 1980.

By late November, pro-Libyan units had advanced to Dougia, approximately 60 kilometers north of N'Djamena. Libyan SF.260s and Mi-25 helicopters were forward-deployed there. Starting December 8 and intensifying on December 12 with additional support from Tu-22 bombers and artillery such as D-30 howitzers and M-46 field guns, these forces launched attacks on N'Djamena. The week-long bombing campaign inflicted extensive damage on the capital and caused numerous civilian casualties whose exact number remains unknown today. Following this assault, Habré fled to Cameroon, leading to the collapse of organized resistance; surviving fighters escaped to Sudan.

In August 1981, Gaddafi ordered attacks by the Libyan Arab Air Force against Habré’s bases located within Sudanese territory. On September 16, a Libyan SF.260 was downed by ground fire near Junaina in Sudan’s Darfur region; both crew members perished.

By May 1982, Habré’s forces returned from Sudanese bases and expelled GUNT from N'Djamena by June of that year. GUNT leader Goukouni Oueddei fled once again to Libya with remaining loyalists. After another offensive by Libyan/GUNT forces in 1983, France intervened through Operation Manta, resulting in a stalemate that persisted until 1986; GUNT maintained control over northern Chad during this period. In February 1986, a new pro-Libyan offensive was launched southward with support from SF.260 aircraft and helicopters but collapsed after only four days.

Libyan SF.260s were active during the final phase of conflict known as the Toyota War, which began in December 1986. In February 1987, these aircraft conducted attacks against columns of the FANT north of Faya-Largeau, employing unguided rockets. Chadian MANPADS teams equipped with FIM-43 Redeye and 9K32 Strela-2 missiles claimed to have shot down one Libyan SF.260 near Fada on March 14. Five days later, another SF.260 was downed during an ambush on a Libyan armored column; this kill was attributed either to Chadian-operated Redeye missiles or French special forces using FIM-92 Stinger launchers from the 11e régiment parachutiste de choc. Additionally, twelve SF.260s were lost when Chadian troops overran Ouadi Doum airfield on March 21; five were captured intact. In response, Libyans heavily bombed Ouadi Doum from late March through April to destroy captured equipment; SF.260s participated in these strikes as well. On March 29, one SF.260 was reportedly shot down by Chadian MANPADS north of Zouar. In 1988, during negotiations between Chad and Libya for conflict resolution, pro-Libyan insurgents infiltrated from Sudan into Chad and launched attacks on garrisons often supported by SF.260s; one such aircraft was shot down on November 28 with its crew taken prisoner.

The Libyan government also provided military aid to allied nations by transferring several SF.260Ws to air forces including those of Burkina Faso, Burundi, Nicaragua, Uganda among others. In its border war report to the United Nations in 1987, Chad noted destroying eight SF.260s and capturing nine more—many being secondhand Libyan aircraft—which may have even reached markets such as the United States.

Alenia Aermacchi undertook refurbishment work on twelve primary trainer SF.260s for Libya’s Air Force through a collaboration with Tripoli-based Libyan-Italian Advanced Technology company between late 2007 and throughout 2008; this included comprehensive overhaul of airframes and systems like engines and propellers.

During the civil war unfolding in Libya in 2011, on May 7th this type—flying alongside pro-Gaddafi formations—likely participated successfully in an airstrike targeting rebel-held fuel depots at Misrata, igniting them despite NATO’s no-fly zone imposed earlier that year failing to intercept them. Early in the uprising one SF.260 was destroyed under a tank during rebel assaults at Misrata air base.

As of 2013, at least half a dozen remain operational within Libya’s reconstituted air force where they conduct patrol missions and potentially engage in strikes against smugglers along remote border regions with porous security controls.

Nicaragua

Between 1984 and 1985, the Fuerza Aérea Sandinista acquired a minimum of seven SF.260WL aircraft as military aid from Libya. These planes were likely deployed in counter-insurgency operations against the Contras and utilized for pilot instruction. Specific operational details remain scarce. Additionally, three SF.260 units have appeared on the secondary market in the United States, while a fourth is undergoing gradual restoration in Guatemala. These aircraft are no longer active in service.

Philippines

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A preserved Philippine SF.260

During the early 1970s, the Philippine Air Force placed an order for 48 SF.260s, comprising 32 SF.260M models and 16 SF.260W variants. The initial six deliveries arrived in May 1973, replacing the Beech T-34A Mentor within the 100th Training Wing stationed at Fernando Air Base.

The 15th Strike Wing based at Sangley Point Airbase received the SF.260W Warrior to complement their existing North American T-28 Trojans. These aircraft may have seen action against insurgent groups in southern Philippines, though detailed records of their combat use are limited. By the early 1980s, remaining Warriors were demilitarized and reassigned to pilot training duties under the 100th Training Wing.

On December 31, 1991, the Philippine Air Force contracted Agusta for delivery of 18 SF.260TP turboprop trainers intended to replace the older SF.260M/W models in training roles. The first SF.260TP was confirmed present in the country by July 1, 1993.

Under "Project Layang," plans were made to modernize 18 SF.260M/W aircraft by upgrading them to SF.260TP specifications, which involved swapping out Lycoming piston engines for Allison 250-B17D turboprops and installing updated avionics systems. The initial upgraded aircraft was delivered in 1996; however, further information on this program is limited.

The Philippines also secured a contract with Alenia Aermacchi for 18 brand-new SF.260F primary/basic trainers. All units were delivered from Italy and assembled locally by Aerotech Industries Philippines by April 2011.

In addition, six Warrior aircraft were transferred to Burkina Faso through Belgium in 1986.

Rhodesia

In 1977, despite the presence of an arms embargo, two consignments of SF.260 aircraft were delivered. Due to the embargo restrictions, multiple procurement teams were dispatched globally to locate appropriate equipment. Ultimately, 17 SF.260C and 14 SF.260W units were acquired through various channels. The SF.260Cs served primarily as trainers, whereas the SF.260Ws were employed for light attack missions and convoy escort tasks. Between 1984 and 1985, it is reported that eight SF.260Ws underwent conversion to the SF.260TP configuration by replacing their piston engines with turboprop powerplants.

Sri Lanka

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Sri Lanka Air Force Museum SLAF SIAI-Marchetti on display

The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) received six SF.260TP aircraft in 1985 designated for pilot training purposes; however, these aircraft were later utilized in counterinsurgency operations against the Tamil Tigers. In 1986, two ex-demonstration models from the manufacturer were delivered to replace losses, followed by three newly manufactured aircraft in 1988. All SF.260 planes are stationed with the No. 1 Flying Training Wing at SLAF Anuradhapura. The fleet was further bolstered in 1990–91 by acquiring twelve former Myanmar SF.260Ws. The SF.260W variant was phased out in 2001, supplanted by Chinese-built Nanchang PT-6 trainers, while the SF.260TPs were retired a few years thereafter.

Turkey

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SF260D of Turkish Air Force at Izmir Air Base.

In 1990, the Turkish Air Force placed an order for forty aircraft. The initial six units were manufactured in Italy, with the remaining thirty-four produced under license domestically by Turkish Aerospace Industries. These aircraft serve exclusively as trainers and are assigned to the 123rd Basic Training Squadron based at İzmir.

Zimbabwe

At the 1997 Paris Air Show, it was revealed that the Zimbabwe Air Force had procured six F.260F aircraft, marking them as the inaugural operator of this latest model. Deliveries of all six units were expected to be completed during 1998.

Aviamilano

  • F.250 – This was the initial prototype equipped with a 187 kW (250 hp) Lycoming O-540-AID engine. Registered as I-ZUAR, this prototype crashed at Sestri Ponente, Genoa on November 7, 1965.
  • F.260 – Two prototypes powered by a 194 kW (260 hp) Lycoming O-540-E4A5 engine

SIAI Marchetti

  • SF.260 – The production iteration derived from the F.260 model
  • SF.260A – The initial series produced in limited quantities
  • SF.260M – A militarized variant featuring a reinforced airframe and enhanced aerodynamic design, which first took flight in 1970
    • SF.260AM – Italian Air Force variant, with 33 units manufactured
    • SF.260MB – SF.260M variant tailored for Belgium
    • SF.260MC – SF.260M version supplied to Zaire
    • SF.260MP – SF.260M model designated for the Philippines
    • SF.260MS – SF.260M version operated by Singapore
    • SF.260MT – Thai version of the SF.260M, locally known as B.F.15 (บ.ฝ.๑๕)
    • SF.260MZ – SF.260M variant intended for Zambia
  • SF.260ML – Export model produced for Libya, totaling 240 units
  • SF.260W Warrior – Armed military variant based on the SF.260M, equipped with two to four weapon hardpoints, first flown in 1972
  • SF.260SW Sea Warrior – Designed for maritime patrol and fishery protection; only one unit built
  • SF.260B – Civilian model incorporating enhancements from the SF.260M, introduced in 1974
  • SF.260C – Upgraded version of the SF.260B, launched in 1977
  • SF.260TP – Turboprop model powered by an Allison 250-B17D engine, derived from the SF.260C; maiden flight occurred in 1980
  • SF.260D – Advanced civil variant featuring airframe and aerodynamic upgrades similar to the SF.260M, replacing the SF.260C; introduced in 1985
  • SF.260E – Enhanced SF.260D intended to compete for a USAF contract but subsequently offered to other military clients
  • SF.260F – Version similar to the SF.260E but equipped with a fuel-injected engine
  • SF.260EA – Latest model delivered to the Italian Air Force, with 30 units produced

Alenia Aermacchi

  • SF-260 – Present-day production variant

Operators

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Global distribution of countries operating the Italian SIAI-Marchetti SF.260 aircraft.

Military operators

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Belgian-operated SF.260 in 2011
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SIAI-Marchetti SF260M of the Italian Air Force
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Libyan Air Force SF.260 as seen in 2007
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Philippine Air Force’s light attack aircraft variant, SF-260 TP
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Tunisian Air Force's SF.260
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Ex-Military Users

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SF-260 operated by the Bolivian Air Force
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SF-260TP of the Haitian Corps d'Aviation
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SF-260MT from the Royal Thai Air Force at Don Mueang International Airport
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  • Comoros Police Force Aviation, initially ordered 17 SF-260C and 14 SF-260W in 1977, but these were redirected to Rhodesia; additionally, 3 SF-260s ordered in 1978 were likely never delivered
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  • Myanmar Air Force, possessed 10 SF-260M and 11 SF-260W planes between 1975 and 1990, with some later sold to Sri Lanka
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  • Sri Lanka Air Force, operated 11 SF-260TPs from 1985 to 2001 and acquired 12 ex-Myanmar SF-260Ws between 1991 and 1998
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Civilian Operators

Out of the approximately 860 units produced, nearly 180 have been distributed to civilian operators. The majority are privately owned, although several commercial airlines—such as Alitalia, Sabena, Royal Air Maroc, and British Midland Airways—have purchased the aircraft for pilot training purposes. Additionally, Air Combat USA currently operates a fleet of nine SF-260s.

Technical Details (SF-260M)

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See also

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Notes

  1. ↑ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named Moll 66 68
  2. ↑ Moll Flying October 1984, pp. 68–69
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  7. ↑ Moll Flying October 1984, pp. 68, 70
  8. ↑ Moll Flying October 1984, pp. 70–72
  9. ↑ Moll Flying April 1988, p. 59
  10. ↑ Moll Flying October 1984, p. 72
  11. ↑ Moll Flying October 1984, p. 70

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