GlobalMilitary.net Open-source military intelligence Updated daily
Head-to-head

M-346 Master vs MFI-15 Safari

M-346 Master vs MFI-15 Safari at a glance — top speed 1,092 vs 236 km/h, range 1,925 vs 700 km, max takeoff weight 9,500 vs 1,250 kg, built 92 vs 462 units.

Aermacchi M-346 Master military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 M-346 Master
Saab MFI-15 Safari military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 MFI-15 Safari
Specifications
M-346 Master MFI-15 Safari
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi Saab
First flight 15 July 2004 11 July 1969
Year introduced 2015 1972
Number produced 92 units 462 units
Average unit price $40 million --
Wing area 23.5 m² 11.9 m²
Wingspan 9.7 m 8.9 m
Height 4.8 m 2.6 m
Length 11.5 m 7.2 m
Maximum speed 1092 km/h 236 km/h
Operational range 1,925 km 700 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 6,706 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,500 kg 1,250 kg
Empty weight 4,610 kg 760 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,835 kgf 1 x 194 kW
Performance Radar Chart
Change comparison vs
Related Comparisons
M-346 Master vs T-50 Golden Eagle M-346 Master vs Pipistrel Virus SW80 M-346 Master vs T-6 Texan II M-346 Master vs DA42 Twin Star M-346 Master vs Grob G-120 M-346 Master vs Pilatus PC-21

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M-346 Master or MFI-15 Safari?
The M-346 Master is faster with a maximum speed of 1,092 km/h compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 236 km/h, a difference of 856 km/h.
Which has longer range, the M-346 Master or MFI-15 Safari?
The M-346 Master has a longer range at 1,925 km compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the M-346 Master or MFI-15 Safari?
The M-346 Master has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 6,706 meters (22,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the M-346 Master or MFI-15 Safari?
The M-346 Master has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,500 kg compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the M-346 Master or MFI-15 Safari?
The M-346 Master is longer at 11.5 meters compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 7.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the M-346 Master or MFI-15 Safari?
The MFI-15 Safari entered service first in 1972, 43 years before the M-346 Master which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-346 Master or MFI-15 Safari?
The MFI-15 Safari has been produced in greater numbers with 462 units compared to 92 units of the M-346 Master.