T-3 vs MFI-15 Safari
Overview
The T-3 and the MFI-15 Safari are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Fuji and Saab respectively.
Top speed is 377 km/h for the T-3 vs 236 km/h for the MFI-15 Safari. The T-3 has an operational range of 1,038 km vs 700 km for the MFI-15 Safari. The T-3 operates at altitudes up to 8,169 m compared to 6,706 m for the MFI-15 Safari.
The T-3 has been produced in 50 units vs 462 for the MFI-15 Safari. The MFI-15 Safari first flew 5 years before the T-3 (1969 vs 1974).
| Japanese training aircraft, operational during the late 20th-century, widely adopted for flight instruction in Japan's Self-Defense Forces. | |
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| Origin country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Fuji |
| First flight | 26 September 1974 |
| Year introduced | 1978 |
| Number produced | 50 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Swedish utility aircraft, operational since the 1960s, frequently deployed for training and light transport roles worldwide. | |
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| Origin country | 🇸🇪 Sweden |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Saab |
| First flight | 11 July 1969 |
| Year introduced | 1972 |
| Number produced | 462 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wing area | 16.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 8.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 377 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,038 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 8,169 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,510 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,120 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 254 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 11.9 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 8.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 7.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 236 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 700 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 6,706 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,250 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 760 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 194 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the T-3 or MFI-15 Safari?
The T-3 is faster with a maximum speed of 377 km/h compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 236 km/h, a difference of 141 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-3 or MFI-15 Safari?
The T-3 has a longer range at 1,038 km compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-3 or MFI-15 Safari?
The T-3 has a higher service ceiling at 8,169 meters (26,801 ft) compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 6,706 meters (22,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-3 or MFI-15 Safari?
The T-3 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,510 kg compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the T-3 or MFI-15 Safari?
The T-3 is longer at 8.0 meters compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 7.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-3 or MFI-15 Safari?
The MFI-15 Safari entered service first in 1972, 6 years before the T-3 which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-3 or MFI-15 Safari?
The MFI-15 Safari has been produced in greater numbers with 462 units compared to 50 units of the T-3.