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MFI-15 Safari vs PA-44 Seminole

MFI-15 Safari vs PA-44 Seminole at a glance — top speed 236 vs 311 km/h, range 700 vs 1,695 km, max takeoff weight 1,250 vs 1,724 kg, built 462 vs 926 units.

Saab MFI-15 Safari military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 MFI-15 Safari
Piper PA-44 Seminole military training aircraft side profile drawing
Specifications
MFI-15 Safari PA-44 Seminole
Origin country 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Saab Piper
First flight 11 July 1969 1 January 1976
Year introduced 1972 1979
Number produced 462 units 926 units
Average unit price -- $600K
Wing area 11.9 m² 17.1 m²
Wingspan 8.9 m 11.8 m
Height 2.6 m 2.6 m
Length 7.2 m 8.4 m
Maximum speed 236 km/h 311 km/h
Operational range 700 km 1,695 km
Service ceiling 6,706 m 5,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,250 kg 1,724 kg
Empty weight 760 kg 1,068 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 2 x 130 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MFI-15 Safari or PA-44 Seminole?
The PA-44 Seminole is faster with a maximum speed of 311 km/h compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 236 km/h, a difference of 75 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MFI-15 Safari or PA-44 Seminole?
The PA-44 Seminole has a longer range at 1,695 km compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the MFI-15 Safari or PA-44 Seminole?
The MFI-15 Safari has a higher service ceiling at 6,706 meters (22,001 ft) compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 5,200 meters (17,060 ft).
Which is heavier, the MFI-15 Safari or PA-44 Seminole?
The PA-44 Seminole has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,724 kg compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the MFI-15 Safari or PA-44 Seminole?
The PA-44 Seminole is longer at 8.4 meters compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 7.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the MFI-15 Safari or PA-44 Seminole?
The MFI-15 Safari entered service first in 1972, 7 years before the PA-44 Seminole which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MFI-15 Safari or PA-44 Seminole?
The PA-44 Seminole has been produced in greater numbers with 926 units compared to 462 units of the MFI-15 Safari.