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IAR-823 vs MFI-15 Safari

IAR-823 vs MFI-15 Safari at a glance — top speed 310 vs 236 km/h, range 1,800 vs 700 km, max takeoff weight 1,500 vs 1,250 kg, built 80 vs 462 units.

IAR-823 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇴 IAR-823
Saab MFI-15 Safari military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 MFI-15 Safari
Specifications
IAR-823 MFI-15 Safari
Origin country 🇷🇴 Romania 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer IAR Saab
First flight 10 June 1973 11 July 1969
Year introduced 1974 1972
Number produced 80 units 462 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 15.0 m² 11.9 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 8.9 m
Height 2.5 m 2.6 m
Length 8.2 m 7.2 m
Maximum speed 310 km/h 236 km/h
Operational range 1,800 km 700 km
Service ceiling 5,600 m 6,706 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,500 kg 1,250 kg
Empty weight 900 kg 760 kg
Total thrust 1 x 216 kW 1 x 194 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAR-823 or MFI-15 Safari?
The IAR-823 is faster with a maximum speed of 310 km/h compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 236 km/h, a difference of 74 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAR-823 or MFI-15 Safari?
The IAR-823 has a longer range at 1,800 km compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAR-823 or MFI-15 Safari?
The MFI-15 Safari has a higher service ceiling at 6,706 meters (22,001 ft) compared to the IAR-823's 5,600 meters (18,372 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAR-823 or MFI-15 Safari?
The IAR-823 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,500 kg compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the IAR-823 or MFI-15 Safari?
The IAR-823 is longer at 8.2 meters compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 7.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the IAR-823 or MFI-15 Safari?
The MFI-15 Safari entered service first in 1972, 2 years before the IAR-823 which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IAR-823 or MFI-15 Safari?
The MFI-15 Safari has been produced in greater numbers with 462 units compared to 80 units of the IAR-823.