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MFI-15 Safari vs P180 Avanti

MFI-15 Safari vs P180 Avanti at a glance — top speed 236 vs 732 km/h, range 700 vs 2,800 km, max takeoff weight 1,250 vs 5,489 kg, built 462 vs 246 units.

Saab MFI-15 Safari military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 MFI-15 Safari
Piaggio P180 Avanti military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 P180 Avanti
Specifications
MFI-15 Safari P180 Avanti
Origin country 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Saab Piaggio
First flight 11 July 1969 26 September 1986
Year introduced 1972 1990
Number produced 462 units 246 units
Average unit price -- $7.7 million
Wing area 11.9 m² 16.0 m²
Wingspan 8.9 m 14.0 m
Height 2.6 m 4.0 m
Length 7.2 m 14.4 m
Maximum speed 236 km/h 732 km/h
Operational range 700 km 2,800 km
Service ceiling 6,706 m 12,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,250 kg 5,489 kg
Empty weight 760 kg 3,402 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 2 x 634 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MFI-15 Safari or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti is faster with a maximum speed of 732 km/h compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 236 km/h, a difference of 496 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MFI-15 Safari or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti has a longer range at 2,800 km compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the MFI-15 Safari or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 6,706 meters (22,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the MFI-15 Safari or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,489 kg compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the MFI-15 Safari or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti is longer at 14.4 meters compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 7.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the MFI-15 Safari or P180 Avanti?
The MFI-15 Safari entered service first in 1972, 18 years before the P180 Avanti which entered service in 1990.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MFI-15 Safari or P180 Avanti?
The MFI-15 Safari has been produced in greater numbers with 462 units compared to 246 units of the P180 Avanti.