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Grob G-120 vs MFI-15 Safari

Grob G-120 vs MFI-15 Safari at a glance — top speed 435 vs 236 km/h, range 1,540 vs 700 km, max takeoff weight 1,490 vs 1,250 kg, built 215 vs 462 units.

Grob G-120 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Grob G-120
Saab MFI-15 Safari military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 MFI-15 Safari
Specifications
Grob G-120 MFI-15 Safari
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Grob Saab
First flight 1 January 1999 11 July 1969
Year introduced 1999 1972
Number produced 215 units 462 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 13.3 m² 11.9 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 8.9 m
Height 2.7 m 2.6 m
Length 8.1 m 7.2 m
Maximum speed 435 km/h 236 km/h
Operational range 1,540 km 700 km
Service ceiling 5,486 m 6,706 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,490 kg 1,250 kg
Empty weight 1,080 kg 760 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 1 x 194 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Grob G-120 or MFI-15 Safari?
The Grob G-120 is faster with a maximum speed of 435 km/h compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 236 km/h, a difference of 199 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Grob G-120 or MFI-15 Safari?
The Grob G-120 has a longer range at 1,540 km compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the Grob G-120 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-120's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Grob G-120 or MFI-15 Safari?
The Grob G-120 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,490 kg compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the Grob G-120 or MFI-15 Safari?
The Grob G-120 is longer at 8.1 meters compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 7.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Grob G-120 or MFI-15 Safari?
The MFI-15 Safari entered service first in 1972, 27 years before the Grob G-120 which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Grob G-120 or MFI-15 Safari?
The MFI-15 Safari has been produced in greater numbers with 462 units compared to 215 units of the Grob G-120.