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KT-1 Woongbi vs MFI-15 Safari

KT-1 Woongbi vs MFI-15 Safari at a glance — top speed 574 vs 236 km/h, range 2,070 vs 700 km, max takeoff weight 2,540 vs 1,250 kg, built 178 vs 462 units.

KAI KT-1 Woongbi military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 KT-1 Woongbi
Saab MFI-15 Safari military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 MFI-15 Safari
Specifications
KT-1 Woongbi MFI-15 Safari
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer KAI Saab
First flight 12 December 1991 11 July 1969
Year introduced 2000 1972
Number produced 178 units 462 units
Average unit price $9 million --
Wing area 16.0 m² 11.9 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m 8.9 m
Height 3.7 m 2.6 m
Length 10.3 m 7.2 m
Maximum speed 574 km/h 236 km/h
Operational range 2,070 km 700 km
Service ceiling 11,582 m 6,706 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,540 kg 1,250 kg
Empty weight 1,910 kg 760 kg
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW 1 x 194 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KT-1 Woongbi or MFI-15 Safari?
The KT-1 Woongbi 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 KT-1 Woongbi or MFI-15 Safari?
The KT-1 Woongbi has a longer range at 2,070 km compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the KT-1 Woongbi or MFI-15 Safari?
The KT-1 Woongbi has a higher service ceiling at 11,582 meters (37,998 ft) compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 6,706 meters (22,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the KT-1 Woongbi or MFI-15 Safari?
The KT-1 Woongbi has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,540 kg compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the KT-1 Woongbi or MFI-15 Safari?
The KT-1 Woongbi is longer at 10.3 meters compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 7.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the KT-1 Woongbi or MFI-15 Safari?
The MFI-15 Safari entered service first in 1972, 28 years before the KT-1 Woongbi which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KT-1 Woongbi or MFI-15 Safari?
The MFI-15 Safari has been produced in greater numbers with 462 units compared to 178 units of the KT-1 Woongbi.