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MFI-15 Safari vs PC-7 Turbo Trainer

MFI-15 Safari vs PC-7 Turbo Trainer at a glance — top speed 236 vs 412 km/h, range 700 vs 1,200 km, max takeoff weight 1,250 vs 2,700 kg, built 462 vs 618 units.

Saab MFI-15 Safari military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 MFI-15 Safari
Pilatus PC-7 Turbo Trainer military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-7 Turbo Trainer
Specifications
MFI-15 Safari PC-7 Turbo Trainer
Origin country 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Saab Pilatus
First flight 11 July 1969 12 April 1966
Year introduced 1972 1978
Number produced 462 units 618 units
Average unit price -- $1.5 million
Wing area 11.9 m² 16.6 m²
Wingspan 8.9 m 10.4 m
Height 2.6 m 3.2 m
Length 7.2 m 9.8 m
Maximum speed 236 km/h 412 km/h
Operational range 700 km 1,200 km
Service ceiling 6,706 m 10,060 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,250 kg 2,700 kg
Empty weight 760 kg 1,330 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 1 x 410 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MFI-15 Safari or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer is faster with a maximum speed of 412 km/h compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 236 km/h, a difference of 176 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MFI-15 Safari or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has a longer range at 1,200 km compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the MFI-15 Safari or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has a higher service ceiling at 10,060 meters (33,005 ft) compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 6,706 meters (22,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the MFI-15 Safari or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,700 kg compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the MFI-15 Safari or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer is longer at 9.8 meters compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 7.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the MFI-15 Safari or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The MFI-15 Safari entered service first in 1972, 6 years before the PC-7 Turbo Trainer which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MFI-15 Safari or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has been produced in greater numbers with 618 units compared to 462 units of the MFI-15 Safari.