Siai-Marchetti SF-260 vs Mudry CAP-10
The CAP 10 and SF.260 are aerobatic-capable trainers — the CAP 10 a dedicated side-by-side aerobat, the SF.260 a fast cross-country military trainer.
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) | SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 | Mudry CAP-10 |
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| All events | 2 | — |
| Serious | 0 | — |
| Fatal | 2 | — |
| Fatalities | 3 | — |
| % Fatal | 100% | — |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 | Mudry CAP-10 |
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| Cruise Speed | 160 kts (296 km/h) | 140 kts (259 km/h) |
| Range | 890 nm (1,648 km) | 650 nm (1,204 km) |
| Max Gross Weight | 2,646 lbs (1,200 kg) | 1,676 lbs (760 kg) |
Which Should You Buy: SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 or Mudry CAP-10?
Bottom line: Choose the CAP 10 for dedicated aerobatic handling; choose the SF.260 for speed and cross-country touring with aerobatic ability. CAP 10 = aerobatic; SF.260 = speed/touring. ================================================================ # CROSS-REFS ================================================================ - American Champion/Pitts/SIAI-Marchetti mirrors in those files. CAP 10 wooden wing/spar = key inspection (see safety).
Pick the SF-260 if…
- Faster cruise — 160 kts vs 140 kts.
- Longer range — 890 nm vs 650 nm.
Pick the CAP-10 if…
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