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Fuji T-5 vs MFI-15 Safari

Fuji T-5 vs MFI-15 Safari at a glance — top speed 357 vs 236 km/h, range 945 vs 700 km, max takeoff weight 1,805 vs 1,250 kg, built 40 vs 462 units.

Fuji T-5 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Fuji T-5
Saab MFI-15 Safari military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 MFI-15 Safari
Specifications
Fuji T-5 MFI-15 Safari
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Fuji Saab
First flight 28 June 1984 11 July 1969
Year introduced 1988 1972
Number produced 40 units 462 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 16.5 m² 11.9 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 8.9 m
Height 2.9 m 2.6 m
Length 8.4 m 7.2 m
Maximum speed 357 km/h 236 km/h
Operational range 945 km 700 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 6,706 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,805 kg 1,250 kg
Empty weight 1,082 kg 760 kg
Total thrust 1 x 261 kW 1 x 194 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Fuji T-5 or MFI-15 Safari?
The Fuji T-5 is faster with a maximum speed of 357 km/h compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 236 km/h, a difference of 121 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Fuji T-5 or MFI-15 Safari?
The Fuji T-5 has a longer range at 945 km compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the Fuji T-5 or MFI-15 Safari?
The Fuji T-5 has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 6,706 meters (22,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the Fuji T-5 or MFI-15 Safari?
The Fuji T-5 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,805 kg compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the Fuji T-5 or MFI-15 Safari?
The Fuji T-5 is longer at 8.4 meters compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 7.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Fuji T-5 or MFI-15 Safari?
The MFI-15 Safari entered service first in 1972, 16 years before the Fuji T-5 which entered service in 1988.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Fuji T-5 or MFI-15 Safari?
The MFI-15 Safari has been produced in greater numbers with 462 units compared to 40 units of the Fuji T-5.