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Hawker 400 vs MFI-15 Safari

Hawker 400 vs MFI-15 Safari at a glance — top speed 860 vs 236 km/h, range 4,000 vs 700 km, max takeoff weight 7,303 vs 1,250 kg, built 951 vs 462 units.

Beechcraft Hawker 400 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Hawker 400
Saab MFI-15 Safari military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 MFI-15 Safari
Specifications
Hawker 400 MFI-15 Safari
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft Saab
First flight 29 August 1978 11 July 1969
Year introduced 1978 1972
Number produced 951 units 462 units
Average unit price $7.4 million --
Wing area 22.4 m² 11.9 m²
Wingspan 13.3 m 8.9 m
Height 4.2 m 2.6 m
Length 14.8 m 7.2 m
Maximum speed 860 km/h 236 km/h
Operational range 4,000 km 700 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 6,706 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,303 kg 1,250 kg
Empty weight 4,559 kg 760 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,315 kgf 1 x 194 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hawker 400 or MFI-15 Safari?
The Hawker 400 is faster with a maximum speed of 860 km/h compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 236 km/h, a difference of 624 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawker 400 or MFI-15 Safari?
The Hawker 400 has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawker 400 or MFI-15 Safari?
The Hawker 400 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 6,706 meters (22,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hawker 400 or MFI-15 Safari?
The Hawker 400 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,303 kg compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the Hawker 400 or MFI-15 Safari?
The Hawker 400 is longer at 14.8 meters compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 7.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Hawker 400 or MFI-15 Safari?
The MFI-15 Safari entered service first in 1972, 6 years before the Hawker 400 which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hawker 400 or MFI-15 Safari?
The Hawker 400 has been produced in greater numbers with 951 units compared to 462 units of the MFI-15 Safari.