Scottish Aviation Bulldog vs Siai-Marchetti SF-260
The Scottish Aviation Bulldog and SIAI-Marchetti SF.260 are ex-military piston trainers — the Bulldog a fixed-gear side-by-side aerobatic trainer, the SF.260 a fast retractable.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
- For sale now
- 3
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 1
- Source marketplaces
- 2
- Model years available
- 1975–1981
No active listings right now.
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Safety Record
Absolute counts scale with fleet size — the most-produced types log more events without being less safe. Compare the % fatal.
| NTSB (1982–now) | Scottish Aviation Bulldog | SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 |
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| All events | 4 | 2 |
| Serious | 0 | 0 |
| Fatal | 1 | 2 |
| Fatalities | 1 | 3 |
| % Fatal | 25% | 100% |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Scottish Aviation Bulldog | SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 |
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| Price Range | $80,500 – $121,000 | — |
| Category | Single Engine Piston | — |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Cruise Speed | 110 kts (204 km/h) | 160 kts (296 km/h) |
| Range | 540 nm (1,000 km) | 890 nm (1,648 km) |
| Max Gross Weight | 2,350 lbs (1,066 kg) | 2,646 lbs (1,200 kg) |
Which Should You Buy: Scottish Aviation Bulldog or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
Bottom line: Choose the Bulldog for affordable, benign side-by-side aerobatic training at low running cost; choose the SF.260 for speed and fighter-like retractable performance. Bulldog = affordable/benign; SF.260 = speed/performance.
Pick the Bulldog if…
Pick the SF-260 if…
- Faster cruise — 160 kts vs 110 kts.
- Longer range — 890 nm vs 540 nm.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.