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Grob G-115 vs MFI-15 Safari

Grob G-115 vs MFI-15 Safari at a glance — top speed 270 vs 236 km/h, range 1,150 vs 700 km, max takeoff weight 990 vs 1,250 kg, built 204 vs 462 units.

Grob G-115 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Grob G-115
Saab MFI-15 Safari military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 MFI-15 Safari
Specifications
Grob G-115 MFI-15 Safari
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Grob Saab
First flight 1 November 1985 11 July 1969
Year introduced 1999 1972
Number produced 204 units 462 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 12.2 m² 11.9 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 8.9 m
Height 2.4 m 2.6 m
Length 7.5 m 7.2 m
Maximum speed 270 km/h 236 km/h
Operational range 1,150 km 700 km
Service ceiling 3,048 m 6,706 m
Max. takeoff weight 990 kg 1,250 kg
Empty weight 690 kg 760 kg
Total thrust 1 x 134 kW 1 x 194 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Grob G-115 or MFI-15 Safari?
The Grob G-115 is faster with a maximum speed of 270 km/h compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 236 km/h, a difference of 34 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Grob G-115 or MFI-15 Safari?
The Grob G-115 has a longer range at 1,150 km compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the Grob G-115 or MFI-15 Safari?
The MFI-15 Safari has a higher service ceiling at 6,706 meters (22,001 ft) compared to the Grob G-115's 3,048 meters (10,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Grob G-115 or MFI-15 Safari?
The MFI-15 Safari has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,250 kg compared to the Grob G-115's 990 kg.
Which is larger, the Grob G-115 or MFI-15 Safari?
The Grob G-115 is longer at 7.5 meters compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 7.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Grob G-115 or MFI-15 Safari?
The MFI-15 Safari entered service first in 1972, 27 years before the Grob G-115 which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Grob G-115 or MFI-15 Safari?
The MFI-15 Safari has been produced in greater numbers with 462 units compared to 204 units of the Grob G-115.