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MB-326K vs MFI-15 Safari

MB-326K vs MFI-15 Safari at a glance — top speed 806 vs 236 km/h, range 1,850 vs 700 km, max takeoff weight 3,765 vs 1,250 kg, built 800 vs 462 units.

Aermacchi MB-326K military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 MB-326K
Saab MFI-15 Safari military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 MFI-15 Safari
Specifications
MB-326K MFI-15 Safari
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi Saab
First flight 10 December 1957 11 July 1969
Year introduced 1962 1972
Number produced 800 units 462 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.0 m² 11.9 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m 8.9 m
Height 3.7 m 2.6 m
Length 10.7 m 7.2 m
Maximum speed 806 km/h 236 km/h
Operational range 1,850 km 700 km
Service ceiling 12,497 m 6,706 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,765 kg 1,250 kg
Empty weight 2,237 kg 760 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 1 x 194 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MB-326K or MFI-15 Safari?
The MB-326K is faster with a maximum speed of 806 km/h compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 236 km/h, a difference of 570 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MB-326K or MFI-15 Safari?
The MB-326K has a longer range at 1,850 km compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the MB-326K or MFI-15 Safari?
The MB-326K has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 6,706 meters (22,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the MB-326K or MFI-15 Safari?
The MB-326K has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,765 kg compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the MB-326K or MFI-15 Safari?
The MB-326K is longer at 10.7 meters compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 7.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the MB-326K or MFI-15 Safari?
The MB-326K entered service first in 1962, 10 years before the MFI-15 Safari which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MB-326K or MFI-15 Safari?
The MB-326K has been produced in greater numbers with 800 units compared to 462 units of the MFI-15 Safari.