L-29 Delfin vs MFI-15 Safari
Overview
The L-29 Delfin and the MFI-15 Safari are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Aero and Saab respectively.
The L-29 Delfin reaches 655 km/h — 2.8x the MFI-15 Safari's 236 km/h. The L-29 Delfin has an operational range of 894 km vs 700 km for the MFI-15 Safari. The L-29 Delfin operates at altitudes up to 11,500 m compared to 6,706 m for the MFI-15 Safari. At 3,540 kg MTOW, the L-29 Delfin is 2.8x the MFI-15 Safari's 1,250 kg.
The L-29 Delfin has been produced in 3,665 units vs 462 for the MFI-15 Safari. The L-29 Delfin first flew 10 years before the MFI-15 Safari (1959 vs 1969).
| Czechoslovakian jet trainer, utilized extensively during the Cold War, and exported broadly to Warsaw Pact and other nations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇿 Czechia |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Aero |
| First flight | 5 April 1959 |
| Year introduced | 1961 |
| Number produced | 3665 units |
| Average unit price | $200K |
| Swedish utility aircraft, operational since the 1960s, frequently deployed for training and light transport roles worldwide. | |
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| Origin country | 🇸🇪 Sweden |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Saab |
| First flight | 11 July 1969 |
| Year introduced | 1972 |
| Number produced | 462 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wing area | 20.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 10.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 655 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 894 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 11,500 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,540 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,280 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 890 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 11.9 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 8.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 7.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 236 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 700 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 6,706 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,250 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 760 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 194 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the L-29 Delfin or MFI-15 Safari?
The L-29 Delfin is faster with a maximum speed of 655 km/h compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 236 km/h, a difference of 419 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-29 Delfin or MFI-15 Safari?
The L-29 Delfin has a longer range at 894 km compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-29 Delfin or MFI-15 Safari?
The L-29 Delfin has a higher service ceiling at 11,500 meters (37,729 ft) compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 6,706 meters (22,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-29 Delfin or MFI-15 Safari?
The L-29 Delfin has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,540 kg compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the L-29 Delfin or MFI-15 Safari?
The L-29 Delfin is longer at 10.8 meters compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 7.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the L-29 Delfin or MFI-15 Safari?
The L-29 Delfin entered service first in 1961, 11 years before the MFI-15 Safari which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-29 Delfin or MFI-15 Safari?
The L-29 Delfin has been produced in greater numbers with 3,665 units compared to 462 units of the MFI-15 Safari.