HMH Publications DH-016 SIAI Marchetti SF.260 (English Version)

HMH Publications DH-016 SIAI Marchetti SF.260 (English Version) is a unique publication that is part of the prestigious “Duke Hawkins Aircraft in Detail” series. The book features 92 full-color pages, printed on high-quality paper, in a convenient 240 x 240 mm square format. Written in English, it is an attractive choice for modelers and aviation enthusiasts worldwide.

This publication provides a comprehensive, richly illustrated portrayal of the versatile SIAI Marchetti SF.260 trainer aircraft—a machine that has served for over five decades as a primary trainer in more than 30 air forces around the world. The book presents and shows in detail various versions of the aircraft, including the SF.260D, SF.260M, SF.260W, and the modern SF.260TP turboprop variant.

• Format: 240 x 240 mm
• Length: 92 pages
• High-quality softcover
• Language: English
• Category: Modeling Literature / Aviation – Reference Photo Book
• Material: high-quality photographic paper

Historical overview:
The SIAI Marchetti SF.260 is a trainer and light combat aircraft that entered service in the 1960s. Its maiden flight took place in 1964, and for decades has been used by the air forces of Belgium, Italy, Ireland, Turkey, Libya, Burkina Faso, Uruguay, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, among others. It has participated in numerous training and patrol missions during the Cold War and in modern times.

The book includes hundreds of detailed photographs showcasing the airframe sections, engine, wings, cockpit, landing gear, as well as the aircraft in action and under technical servicing. It also includes a unique chapter dedicated to the maintenance and servicing of the SF.260—an added value for modelers aiming for accurate detailing.

We recommend this title to experienced modelers, collectors, and military aviation enthusiasts as an indispensable reference source. It is a perfect supplement for anyone building SF.260 aircraft models in various scales, especially in 1/48 and 1/72. Reference use difficulty: 1/5 – the material is accessible and richly illustrated. Thanks to this publication, replicating accurate details and colors is easier than ever before.