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SIAI Marchetti SF260WE Warrior
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The SIAI Marchetti SF260WE Warrior is used by the Air Corps Flying Training School for pilot training.
 
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Pictured below are 3 Marchetti's at Carnmore Airport on the morning of the 2003 Salthill Air Show.
SIAI Marchetti SF260WE Warrior
 
Specifications
   
Aircraft Description Pilot training / COIN (Counter-Insurgency)
Engines One 260hp (194kW) Textron Lycoming O-540-D4A5 piston engine
Max T/O Weight 1300 kg
Max Speed 235 kts
Endurance 4 Hours
Service Ceiling 10,000 ft
Crew / Passenger No's Fully aerobatic 2 persons. Utility 3 persons.
Armament 2 x 7.62 mm Machine Guns or 12 x SNEB 68mm Rockets
Range 620 miles
Wing Span 27ft 4.25in (8.3m)
Height 7ft 11in (2.41m)
Length 23ft 3.5in (7.1m)
Entered Service Oct 1976
 
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