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Hawk vs MFI-15 Safari

Hawk vs MFI-15 Safari at a glance — top speed 1,028 vs 236 km/h, range 2,520 vs 700 km, max takeoff weight 8,340 vs 1,250 kg, built 1,000 vs 462 units.

British Aerospace Hawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Hawk
Saab MFI-15 Safari military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 MFI-15 Safari
Specifications
Hawk MFI-15 Safari
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer British Aerospace Saab
First flight 21 August 1974 11 July 1969
Year introduced 1976 1972
Number produced 1000 units 462 units
Average unit price $18 million --
Wing area 16.7 m² 11.9 m²
Wingspan 9.4 m 8.9 m
Height 4.1 m 2.6 m
Length 11.9 m 7.2 m
Maximum speed 1028 km/h 236 km/h
Operational range 2,520 km 700 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 6,706 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,340 kg 1,250 kg
Empty weight 3,635 kg 760 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,420 kgf 1 x 194 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hawk or MFI-15 Safari?
The Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,028 km/h compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 236 km/h, a difference of 792 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawk or MFI-15 Safari?
The Hawk has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawk or MFI-15 Safari?
The Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 6,706 meters (22,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hawk or MFI-15 Safari?
The Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,340 kg compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the Hawk or MFI-15 Safari?
The Hawk is longer at 11.8 meters compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 7.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Hawk or MFI-15 Safari?
The MFI-15 Safari entered service first in 1972, 4 years before the Hawk which entered service in 1976.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hawk or MFI-15 Safari?
The Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 462 units of the MFI-15 Safari.