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Nanchang CJ-6 vs MFI-15 Safari

Nanchang CJ-6 vs MFI-15 Safari at a glance — top speed 300 vs 236 km/h, range 700 vs 700 km, max takeoff weight 1,400 vs 1,250 kg, built 3,000 vs 462 units.

Nanchang CJ-6 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Nanchang CJ-6
Saab MFI-15 Safari military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 MFI-15 Safari
Specifications
Nanchang CJ-6 MFI-15 Safari
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Nanchang Saab
First flight 27 August 1958 11 July 1969
Year introduced 1958 1972
Number produced 3000 units 462 units
Average unit price $75K --
Wing area -- m² 11.9 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 8.9 m
Height 3.3 m 2.6 m
Length 8.5 m 7.2 m
Maximum speed 300 km/h 236 km/h
Operational range 700 km 700 km
Service ceiling 6,250 m 6,706 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,400 kg 1,250 kg
Empty weight 1,095 kg 760 kg
Total thrust 1 x 213 kW 1 x 194 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Nanchang CJ-6 or MFI-15 Safari?
The Nanchang CJ-6 is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 236 km/h, a difference of 64 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Nanchang CJ-6 or MFI-15 Safari?
The MFI-15 Safari has a longer range at 700 km compared to the Nanchang CJ-6's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the Nanchang CJ-6 or MFI-15 Safari?
The MFI-15 Safari has a higher service ceiling at 6,706 meters (22,001 ft) compared to the Nanchang CJ-6's 6,250 meters (20,505 ft).
Which is heavier, the Nanchang CJ-6 or MFI-15 Safari?
The Nanchang CJ-6 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,400 kg compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the Nanchang CJ-6 or MFI-15 Safari?
The Nanchang CJ-6 is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 7.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Nanchang CJ-6 or MFI-15 Safari?
The Nanchang CJ-6 entered service first in 1958, 14 years before the MFI-15 Safari which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Nanchang CJ-6 or MFI-15 Safari?
The Nanchang CJ-6 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 462 units of the MFI-15 Safari.