Slingsby T-67 Firefly vs Siai-Marchetti SF-260
The Slingsby T-67 Firefly and SIAI-Marchetti SF.260 are military-grade piston trainers — the Firefly an all-composite fully-aerobatic fixed-gear side-by-side; the SF.260 a faster retractable flat-engine speedster with fighter-like handling.
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) | Slingsby T-67 Firefly | SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 |
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| All events | — | 2 |
| Serious | — | 0 |
| Fatal | — | 2 |
| Fatalities | — | 3 |
| % Fatal | — | 100% |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Slingsby T-67 Firefly | SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 |
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| Cruise Speed | 140 kts (259 km/h) | 160 kts (296 km/h) |
| Range | 407 nm (754 km) | 890 nm (1,648 km) |
| Max Gross Weight | 2,550 lbs (1,157 kg) | 2,646 lbs (1,200 kg) |
Which Should You Buy: Slingsby T-67 Firefly or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
Bottom line: Choose the SF.260 for speed and crisp fighter-like handling (retractable). Choose the Slingsby Firefly for composite construction, fully-aerobatic fixed-gear simplicity and a strong training pedigree at typically lower cost — a capable trainer where outright speed isn't the priority.
Pick the T-67 Firefly if…
Pick the SF-260 if…
- Faster cruise — 160 kts vs 140 kts.
- Longer range — 890 nm vs 407 nm.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.