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MB-339 vs MFI-15 Safari

MB-339 vs MFI-15 Safari at a glance — top speed 898 vs 236 km/h, range 1,760 vs 700 km, max takeoff weight 5,897 vs 1,250 kg, built 230 vs 462 units.

Aermacchi MB-339 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 MB-339
Saab MFI-15 Safari military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 MFI-15 Safari
Specifications
MB-339 MFI-15 Safari
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi Saab
First flight 12 August 1976 11 July 1969
Year introduced 1979 1972
Number produced 230 units 462 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.0 m² 11.9 m²
Wingspan 10.9 m 8.9 m
Height 3.6 m 2.6 m
Length 11.0 m 7.2 m
Maximum speed 898 km/h 236 km/h
Operational range 1,760 km 700 km
Service ceiling 14,630 m 6,706 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,897 kg 1,250 kg
Empty weight 3,075 kg 760 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,814 kgf 1 x 194 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MB-339 or MFI-15 Safari?
The MB-339 is faster with a maximum speed of 898 km/h compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 236 km/h, a difference of 662 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MB-339 or MFI-15 Safari?
The MB-339 has a longer range at 1,760 km compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the MB-339 or MFI-15 Safari?
The MB-339 has a higher service ceiling at 14,630 meters (47,998 ft) compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 6,706 meters (22,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the MB-339 or MFI-15 Safari?
The MB-339 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,897 kg compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the MB-339 or MFI-15 Safari?
The MB-339 is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 7.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the MB-339 or MFI-15 Safari?
The MFI-15 Safari entered service first in 1972, 7 years before the MB-339 which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MB-339 or MFI-15 Safari?
The MFI-15 Safari has been produced in greater numbers with 462 units compared to 230 units of the MB-339.