Siai-Marchetti SF-260 vs Yakovlev Yak-52
The SF.260 and Yak-52 are military piston trainer warbirds — the SF.260 a fast, sleek flat-engine retractable, the Yak-52 a rugged radial aerobat.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
No active listings right now.
- For sale now
- 21
- Median asking
- $75,659
- Range
- $39,618–$122,970
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 7
- Source marketplaces
- 7
- Model years available
- 1980–2001
Live data from AeroGurus, aggregated daily across the used-aircraft market. Figures are current asking prices, not appraisals — confirm with a pre-buy inspection.
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 | Yakovlev Yak-52 |
|---|---|---|
| All events | 2 | 4 |
| Serious | 0 | 0 |
| Fatal | 2 | 3 |
| Fatalities | 3 | 3 |
| % Fatal | 100% | 75% |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 | Yakovlev Yak-52 |
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| Price Range | — | $39,618 – $122,970 |
| Category | — | Warbirds |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | — | 2 |
| Cruise Speed | 160 kts (296 km/h) | 100 kts (185 km/h) |
| Range | 890 nm (1,648 km) | 300 nm (556 km) |
| Max Gross Weight | 2,646 lbs (1,200 kg) | 2,877 lbs (1,305 kg) |
| Engines | — | 1 x Piston |
Which Should You Buy: SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 or Yakovlev Yak-52?
Bottom line: Choose the SF.260 for speed, retractable-gear performance and fighter-like handling; choose the Yak-52 for radial warbird character and lower running cost. SF.260 = speed/refinement; Yak-52 = radial/value.
Pick the SF-260 if…
- Faster cruise — 160 kts vs 100 kts.
- Longer range — 890 nm vs 300 nm.
Pick the Yak-52 if…
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.