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MFI-15 Safari vs Pilatus PC-24

MFI-15 Safari vs Pilatus PC-24 at a glance — top speed 236 vs 787 km/h, range 700 vs 3,700 km, max takeoff weight 1,250 vs 8,005 kg, built 462 vs 100 units.

Saab MFI-15 Safari military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 MFI-15 Safari
Pilatus PC-24 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-24
Specifications
MFI-15 Safari Pilatus PC-24
Origin country 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Saab Pilatus
First flight 11 July 1969 11 May 2015
Year introduced 1972 2018
Number produced 462 units 100 units
Average unit price -- $12 million
Wing area 11.9 m² 30.9 m²
Wingspan 8.9 m 17.0 m
Height 2.6 m 5.3 m
Length 7.2 m 16.8 m
Maximum speed 236 km/h 787 km/h
Operational range 700 km 3,700 km
Service ceiling 6,706 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,250 kg 8,005 kg
Empty weight 760 kg 4,967 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 2 x 1,529 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MFI-15 Safari or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 is faster with a maximum speed of 787 km/h compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 236 km/h, a difference of 551 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MFI-15 Safari or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the MFI-15 Safari or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 6,706 meters (22,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the MFI-15 Safari or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,005 kg compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the MFI-15 Safari or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 is longer at 16.8 meters compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 7.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the MFI-15 Safari or Pilatus PC-24?
The MFI-15 Safari entered service first in 1972, 46 years before the Pilatus PC-24 which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MFI-15 Safari or Pilatus PC-24?
The MFI-15 Safari has been produced in greater numbers with 462 units compared to 100 units of the Pilatus PC-24.