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Hürkus vs MFI-15 Safari

Hürkus vs MFI-15 Safari at a glance — top speed 574 vs 236 km/h, range 1,478 vs 700 km, built 18 vs 462 units.

TAI Hürkus military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇹🇷 Hürkus
Saab MFI-15 Safari military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 MFI-15 Safari
Specifications
Hürkus MFI-15 Safari
Origin country 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer TAI Saab
First flight 29 August 2013 11 July 1969
Year introduced 2016 1972
Number produced 18 units 462 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area -- m² 11.9 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 8.9 m
Height 3.7 m 2.6 m
Length 11.2 m 7.2 m
Maximum speed 574 km/h 236 km/h
Operational range 1,478 km 700 km
Service ceiling 10,577 m 6,706 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 1,250 kg
Empty weight 2,976 kg 760 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,193 kW 1 x 194 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hürkus or MFI-15 Safari?
The Hürkus is faster with a maximum speed of 574 km/h compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 236 km/h, a difference of 338 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hürkus or MFI-15 Safari?
The Hürkus has a longer range at 1,478 km compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hürkus or MFI-15 Safari?
The Hürkus has a higher service ceiling at 10,577 meters (34,701 ft) compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 6,706 meters (22,001 ft).
Which is larger, the Hürkus or MFI-15 Safari?
The Hürkus is longer at 11.2 meters compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 7.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Hürkus or MFI-15 Safari?
The MFI-15 Safari entered service first in 1972, 44 years before the Hürkus which entered service in 2016.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hürkus or MFI-15 Safari?
The MFI-15 Safari has been produced in greater numbers with 462 units compared to 18 units of the Hürkus.