About the Sf260

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 This was the original production version built by SIAI Marchetti after they purchased the production rights from Aviamilano. 

Militarized version with structural improvements to wing spar, reshaping and reinforcing the wing leading edge, and a larger vertical stabilizer.  First flown in 1970. 

Armed Militarized version with 2 or 4 weapons hardpoints under each wing.  First flown in 1972. 

Civilian version incorporating the improvements of the SF260M.  First flown in 1970 and produced through approximately 1976. 

Improvements to the "C" model include a lower seat, sliding instrument panel, aileron trim tab, faster landing gear actuator, and battery relocation.  Production of the "C" model continued until 1987. 

The "D" model brought a shortened nose landing gear, additional spar reinforcements, and a revised electrical system design.  The "D" model was produced until approximately 1991. 

The final design variant saw improvments such as electric elevator trim, improved landing gear speeds, a new canopy design and a semi automatic fuel management design.   

In 1980, a turbo prop version of the SF260C was first flown.  This version was powered by an Allison 250-B17D turboprop engine.