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Aermacchi M-345 vs MFI-15 Safari

Aermacchi M-345 vs MFI-15 Safari at a glance — top speed 740 vs 236 km/h, range 1,410 vs 700 km, max takeoff weight 4,100 vs 1,250 kg, built 4 vs 462 units.

Aermacchi M-345 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 Aermacchi M-345
Saab MFI-15 Safari military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 MFI-15 Safari
Specifications
Aermacchi M-345 MFI-15 Safari
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi Saab
First flight 29 December 2016 11 July 1969
Year introduced 2020 1972
Number produced 4 units 462 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 12.6 m² 11.9 m²
Wingspan 8.5 m 8.9 m
Height 3.7 m 2.6 m
Length 9.9 m 7.2 m
Maximum speed 740 km/h 236 km/h
Operational range 1,410 km 700 km
Service ceiling 12,190 m 6,706 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,100 kg 1,250 kg
Empty weight 2,300 kg 760 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,447 kgf 1 x 194 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Aermacchi M-345 or MFI-15 Safari?
The Aermacchi M-345 is faster with a maximum speed of 740 km/h compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 236 km/h, a difference of 504 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Aermacchi M-345 or MFI-15 Safari?
The Aermacchi M-345 has a longer range at 1,410 km compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the Aermacchi M-345 or MFI-15 Safari?
The Aermacchi M-345 has a higher service ceiling at 12,190 meters (39,993 ft) compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 6,706 meters (22,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the Aermacchi M-345 or MFI-15 Safari?
The Aermacchi M-345 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,100 kg compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the Aermacchi M-345 or MFI-15 Safari?
The Aermacchi M-345 is longer at 9.8 meters compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 7.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Aermacchi M-345 or MFI-15 Safari?
The MFI-15 Safari entered service first in 1972, 48 years before the Aermacchi M-345 which entered service in 2020.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Aermacchi M-345 or MFI-15 Safari?
The MFI-15 Safari has been produced in greater numbers with 462 units compared to 4 units of the Aermacchi M-345.