Comparison of Alenia Aermacchi SF-260 and Diamond DA-50 Magnum

Attribute	Diamond DA-50 Magnum ×	Alenia Aermacchi SF-260 ×
General
Manufacturer	Diamond Aircraft	Alenia Aermacchi
Model	Diamond DA-50 Magnum	Alenia Aermacchi SF-260
Country	Austria	Italy
Manufactured from (year)	2008	1964
Type	Private Single Engine	Military Trainers
Icao	DA50	SF26
Performance
Engine	1x 1 X Austro Engine AE 300 2.0 l turbo-diesel other	1x 1 X Textron Lycoming O-540
Power, hp (hp)	170	260
Avionics	GARMIN G1000	Collins TDR-9 transponder, Collins 20B VHF comm, Collins PN-101 compass.
Max cruise speed (km/h)	296	330
Approach speed (km/h)	157	137
Travel range (km)	1,852	2,167
Fuel economy (km/l)	15.548	15.592
Service ceiling (m)	5,486	6,096
Rate of climb (m/sec)	10.16	9.1
Take off distance (m)	527	84
Landing distance (m)	488	82
Weights
Max take off weight (kg)	1,480	1,300
Max payload (kg)	408	157
Fuel tank capacity (l)	189	235
Dimensions
Seats	4	3
Exterior length (m)	8.93	7
Tail height (m)	2.69	2.6
Fuselage diameter (m)	1.3	-
Wing span (m)	11.68	8.35
Wing tips	Small Winglets	No Winglets