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MFI-15 Safari vs Pilatus PC-21

MFI-15 Safari vs Pilatus PC-21 at a glance — top speed 236 vs 685 km/h, range 700 vs 1,333 km, max takeoff weight 1,250 vs 4,250 kg, built 462 vs 211 units.

Saab MFI-15 Safari military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 MFI-15 Safari
Pilatus PC-21 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-21
Specifications
MFI-15 Safari Pilatus PC-21
Origin country 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Saab Pilatus
First flight 11 July 1969 1 July 2002
Year introduced 1972 2008
Number produced 462 units 211 units
Average unit price -- $9 million
Wing area 11.9 m² 15.2 m²
Wingspan 8.9 m 9.1 m
Height 2.6 m 3.8 m
Length 7.2 m 11.2 m
Maximum speed 236 km/h 685 km/h
Operational range 700 km 1,333 km
Service ceiling 6,706 m 11,580 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,250 kg 4,250 kg
Empty weight 760 kg 2,270 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 1 x 1,193 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MFI-15 Safari or Pilatus PC-21?
The Pilatus PC-21 is faster with a maximum speed of 685 km/h compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 236 km/h, a difference of 449 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MFI-15 Safari or Pilatus PC-21?
The Pilatus PC-21 has a longer range at 1,333 km compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the MFI-15 Safari or Pilatus PC-21?
The Pilatus PC-21 has a higher service ceiling at 11,580 meters (37,992 ft) compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 6,706 meters (22,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the MFI-15 Safari or Pilatus PC-21?
The Pilatus PC-21 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,250 kg compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the MFI-15 Safari or Pilatus PC-21?
The Pilatus PC-21 is longer at 11.2 meters compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 7.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the MFI-15 Safari or Pilatus PC-21?
The MFI-15 Safari entered service first in 1972, 36 years before the Pilatus PC-21 which entered service in 2008.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MFI-15 Safari or Pilatus PC-21?
The MFI-15 Safari has been produced in greater numbers with 462 units compared to 211 units of the Pilatus PC-21.