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MFI-15 Safari vs Po-2 Mule

MFI-15 Safari vs Po-2 Mule at a glance — top speed 236 vs 152 km/h, range 700 vs 630 km, max takeoff weight 1,250 vs 1,350 kg, built 462 vs 33,000 units.

Saab MFI-15 Safari military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 MFI-15 Safari
Polikarpov Po-2 Mule military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Po-2 Mule
Specifications
MFI-15 Safari Po-2 Mule
Origin country 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Saab Polikarpov
First flight 11 July 1969 24 June 1927
Year introduced 1972 1929
Number produced 462 units 33000 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 11.9 m² 33.2 m²
Wingspan 8.9 m 11.4 m
Height 2.6 m 3.1 m
Length 7.2 m 8.2 m
Maximum speed 236 km/h 152 km/h
Operational range 700 km 630 km
Service ceiling 6,706 m 3,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,250 kg 1,350 kg
Empty weight 760 kg 770 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 1 x 93 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MFI-15 Safari or Po-2 Mule?
The MFI-15 Safari is faster with a maximum speed of 236 km/h compared to the Po-2 Mule's 152 km/h, a difference of 84 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MFI-15 Safari or Po-2 Mule?
The MFI-15 Safari has a longer range at 700 km compared to the Po-2 Mule's 630 km.
Which can fly higher, the MFI-15 Safari or Po-2 Mule?
The MFI-15 Safari has a higher service ceiling at 6,706 meters (22,001 ft) compared to the Po-2 Mule's 3,000 meters (9,842 ft).
Which is heavier, the MFI-15 Safari or Po-2 Mule?
The Po-2 Mule has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,350 kg compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the MFI-15 Safari or Po-2 Mule?
The Po-2 Mule is longer at 8.2 meters compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 7.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the MFI-15 Safari or Po-2 Mule?
The Po-2 Mule entered service first in 1929, 43 years before the MFI-15 Safari which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MFI-15 Safari or Po-2 Mule?
The Po-2 Mule has been produced in greater numbers with 33,000 units compared to 462 units of the MFI-15 Safari.