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MFI-15 Safari vs MS 733 Alcyon

MFI-15 Safari vs MS 733 Alcyon at a glance — top speed 236 vs 240 km/h, range 700 vs 920 km, max takeoff weight 1,250 vs 1,670 kg, built 462 vs 208 units.

Saab MFI-15 Safari military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 MFI-15 Safari
MS 733 Alcyon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 MS 733 Alcyon
Specifications
MFI-15 Safari MS 733 Alcyon
Origin country 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Saab Morane-Saulnier
First flight 11 July 1969 11 August 1949
Year introduced 1972 1953
Number produced 462 units 208 units
Average unit price -- $200K
Wing area 11.9 m² 20.4 m²
Wingspan 8.9 m 11.3 m
Height 2.6 m 3.5 m
Length 7.2 m 9.3 m
Maximum speed 236 km/h 240 km/h
Operational range 700 km 920 km
Service ceiling 6,706 m 4,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,250 kg 1,670 kg
Empty weight 760 kg 1,262 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 1 x 177 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MFI-15 Safari or MS 733 Alcyon?
The MS 733 Alcyon is faster with a maximum speed of 240 km/h compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 236 km/h, a difference of 4 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MFI-15 Safari or MS 733 Alcyon?
The MS 733 Alcyon has a longer range at 920 km compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the MFI-15 Safari or MS 733 Alcyon?
The MFI-15 Safari has a higher service ceiling at 6,706 meters (22,001 ft) compared to the MS 733 Alcyon's 4,800 meters (15,748 ft).
Which is heavier, the MFI-15 Safari or MS 733 Alcyon?
The MS 733 Alcyon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,670 kg compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the MFI-15 Safari or MS 733 Alcyon?
The MS 733 Alcyon is longer at 9.3 meters compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 7.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the MFI-15 Safari or MS 733 Alcyon?
The MS 733 Alcyon entered service first in 1953, 19 years before the MFI-15 Safari which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MFI-15 Safari or MS 733 Alcyon?
The MFI-15 Safari has been produced in greater numbers with 462 units compared to 208 units of the MS 733 Alcyon.