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Jet Provost vs MFI-15 Safari

Jet Provost vs MFI-15 Safari at a glance — top speed 707 vs 236 km/h, range 1,445 vs 700 km, max takeoff weight 4,173 vs 1,250 kg.

BAC Jet Provost military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Jet Provost
Saab MFI-15 Safari military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 MFI-15 Safari
Specifications
Jet Provost MFI-15 Safari
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer BAC Saab
First flight 26 June 1954 11 July 1969
Year introduced 1955 1972
Number produced N/A 462 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.9 m² 11.9 m²
Wingspan 10.8 m 8.9 m
Height 3.1 m 2.6 m
Length 10.4 m 7.2 m
Maximum speed 707 km/h 236 km/h
Operational range 1,445 km 700 km
Service ceiling 11,200 m 6,706 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,173 kg 1,250 kg
Empty weight 2,217 kg 760 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 1 x 194 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Jet Provost or MFI-15 Safari?
The Jet Provost is faster with a maximum speed of 707 km/h compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 236 km/h, a difference of 471 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Jet Provost or MFI-15 Safari?
The Jet Provost has a longer range at 1,445 km compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the Jet Provost or MFI-15 Safari?
The Jet Provost has a higher service ceiling at 11,200 meters (36,745 ft) compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 6,706 meters (22,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the Jet Provost or MFI-15 Safari?
The Jet Provost has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,173 kg compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the Jet Provost or MFI-15 Safari?
The Jet Provost is longer at 10.4 meters compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 7.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Jet Provost or MFI-15 Safari?
The Jet Provost entered service first in 1955, 17 years before the MFI-15 Safari which entered service in 1972.