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JL-9 vs MFI-15 Safari

JL-9 vs MFI-15 Safari at a glance — top speed 1,100 vs 236 km/h, range 863 vs 700 km, max takeoff weight 9,800 vs 1,250 kg, built 13 vs 462 units.

Guizhou JL-9 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 JL-9
Saab MFI-15 Safari military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 MFI-15 Safari
Specifications
JL-9 MFI-15 Safari
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Guizhou Saab
First flight 13 December 2003 11 July 1969
Year introduced 2013 1972
Number produced 13 units 462 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 24.9 m² 11.9 m²
Wingspan 8.3 m 8.9 m
Height 4.1 m 2.6 m
Length 14.6 m 7.2 m
Maximum speed 1100 km/h 236 km/h
Operational range 863 km 700 km
Service ceiling 16,000 m 6,706 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,800 kg 1,250 kg
Empty weight 7,800 kg 760 kg
Total thrust 1 x 4,497 kgf 1 x 194 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the JL-9 or MFI-15 Safari?
The JL-9 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,100 km/h compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 236 km/h, a difference of 864 km/h.
Which has longer range, the JL-9 or MFI-15 Safari?
The JL-9 has a longer range at 863 km compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the JL-9 or MFI-15 Safari?
The JL-9 has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 6,706 meters (22,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the JL-9 or MFI-15 Safari?
The JL-9 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,800 kg compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the JL-9 or MFI-15 Safari?
The JL-9 is longer at 14.6 meters compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 7.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the JL-9 or MFI-15 Safari?
The MFI-15 Safari entered service first in 1972, 41 years before the JL-9 which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JL-9 or MFI-15 Safari?
The MFI-15 Safari has been produced in greater numbers with 462 units compared to 13 units of the JL-9.