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HTT-40 vs MFI-15 Safari

HTT-40 vs MFI-15 Safari at a glance — top speed 450 vs 236 km/h, range 1,000 vs 700 km, max takeoff weight 2,800 vs 1,250 kg, built 2 vs 462 units.

HAL HTT-40 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HTT-40
Saab MFI-15 Safari military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 MFI-15 Safari
Specifications
HTT-40 MFI-15 Safari
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL Saab
First flight 1 June 2016 11 July 1969
Year introduced 2026 1972
Number produced 2 units 462 units
Average unit price $12.1 million --
Wing area -- m² 11.9 m²
Wingspan 11.0 m 8.9 m
Height -- m 2.6 m
Length -- m 7.2 m
Maximum speed 450 km/h 236 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 700 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 6,706 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,800 kg 1,250 kg
Empty weight 2,000 kg 760 kg
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW 1 x 194 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HTT-40 or MFI-15 Safari?
The HTT-40 is faster with a maximum speed of 450 km/h compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 236 km/h, a difference of 214 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HTT-40 or MFI-15 Safari?
The HTT-40 has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the HTT-40 or MFI-15 Safari?
The MFI-15 Safari has a higher service ceiling at 6,706 meters (22,001 ft) compared to the HTT-40's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the HTT-40 or MFI-15 Safari?
The HTT-40 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,800 kg compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 1,250 kg.
Which entered service first, the HTT-40 or MFI-15 Safari?
The MFI-15 Safari entered service first in 1972, 54 years before the HTT-40 which entered service in 2026.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HTT-40 or MFI-15 Safari?
The MFI-15 Safari has been produced in greater numbers with 462 units compared to 2 units of the HTT-40.