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Air Tractor AT-500 vs MFI-15 Safari

Air Tractor AT-500 vs MFI-15 Safari at a glance — top speed 248 vs 236 km/h, range 1,300 vs 700 km, max takeoff weight 4,754 vs 1,250 kg, built 470 vs 462 units.

Air Tractor AT-500 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Air Tractor AT-500
Saab MFI-15 Safari military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 MFI-15 Safari
Specifications
Air Tractor AT-500 MFI-15 Safari
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Air Tractor Saab
First flight 25 April 1986 11 July 1969
Year introduced 1987 1972
Number produced 470 units 462 units
Average unit price $500K --
Wing area 26.8 m² 11.9 m²
Wingspan 15.9 m 8.9 m
Height 3.0 m 2.6 m
Length 10.2 m 7.2 m
Maximum speed 248 km/h 236 km/h
Operational range 1,300 km 700 km
Service ceiling 11,000 m 6,706 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,754 kg 1,250 kg
Empty weight 2,109 kg 760 kg
Total thrust 1 x 560 kW 1 x 194 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Air Tractor AT-500 or MFI-15 Safari?
The Air Tractor AT-500 is faster with a maximum speed of 248 km/h compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 236 km/h, a difference of 12 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Air Tractor AT-500 or MFI-15 Safari?
The Air Tractor AT-500 has a longer range at 1,300 km compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the Air Tractor AT-500 or MFI-15 Safari?
The Air Tractor AT-500 has a higher service ceiling at 11,000 meters (36,089 ft) compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 6,706 meters (22,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the Air Tractor AT-500 or MFI-15 Safari?
The Air Tractor AT-500 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,754 kg compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the Air Tractor AT-500 or MFI-15 Safari?
The Air Tractor AT-500 is longer at 10.2 meters compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 7.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Air Tractor AT-500 or MFI-15 Safari?
The MFI-15 Safari entered service first in 1972, 15 years before the Air Tractor AT-500 which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Air Tractor AT-500 or MFI-15 Safari?
The Air Tractor AT-500 has been produced in greater numbers with 470 units compared to 462 units of the MFI-15 Safari.