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Kawasaki T-4 vs MFI-15 Safari

Kawasaki T-4 vs MFI-15 Safari at a glance — top speed 1,038 vs 236 km/h, range 1,668 vs 700 km, max takeoff weight 7,500 vs 1,250 kg, built 200 vs 462 units.

Kawasaki T-4 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Kawasaki T-4
Saab MFI-15 Safari military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 MFI-15 Safari
Specifications
Kawasaki T-4 MFI-15 Safari
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Kawasaki Saab
First flight 29 July 1985 11 July 1969
Year introduced 1988 1972
Number produced 200 units 462 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 21.0 m² 11.9 m²
Wingspan 9.9 m 8.9 m
Height 4.6 m 2.6 m
Length 13.0 m 7.2 m
Maximum speed 1038 km/h 236 km/h
Operational range 1,668 km 700 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 6,706 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg 1,250 kg
Empty weight 3,790 kg 760 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,597 kgf 1 x 194 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Kawasaki T-4 or MFI-15 Safari?
The Kawasaki T-4 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,038 km/h compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 236 km/h, a difference of 802 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Kawasaki T-4 or MFI-15 Safari?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a longer range at 1,668 km compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the Kawasaki T-4 or MFI-15 Safari?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 6,706 meters (22,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the Kawasaki T-4 or MFI-15 Safari?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,500 kg compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the Kawasaki T-4 or MFI-15 Safari?
The Kawasaki T-4 is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 7.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Kawasaki T-4 or MFI-15 Safari?
The MFI-15 Safari entered service first in 1972, 16 years before the Kawasaki T-4 which entered service in 1988.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kawasaki T-4 or MFI-15 Safari?
The MFI-15 Safari has been produced in greater numbers with 462 units compared to 200 units of the Kawasaki T-4.