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MFI-15 Safari vs PZL-130 Orlik

MFI-15 Safari vs PZL-130 Orlik at a glance — top speed 236 vs 550 km/h, range 700 vs 2,200 km, max takeoff weight 1,250 vs 2,950 kg, built 462 vs 59 units.

Saab MFI-15 Safari military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 MFI-15 Safari
PZL-130 Orlik military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 PZL-130 Orlik
Specifications
MFI-15 Safari PZL-130 Orlik
Origin country 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Saab PZL
First flight 11 July 1969 24 October 1983
Year introduced 1972 1994
Number produced 462 units 59 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 11.9 m² 14.6 m²
Wingspan 8.9 m 10.0 m
Height 2.6 m 3.5 m
Length 7.2 m 9.3 m
Maximum speed 236 km/h 550 km/h
Operational range 700 km 2,200 km
Service ceiling 6,706 m 10,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,250 kg 2,950 kg
Empty weight 760 kg 1,825 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 1 x 559 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MFI-15 Safari or PZL-130 Orlik?
The PZL-130 Orlik is faster with a maximum speed of 550 km/h compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 236 km/h, a difference of 314 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MFI-15 Safari or PZL-130 Orlik?
The PZL-130 Orlik has a longer range at 2,200 km compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the MFI-15 Safari or PZL-130 Orlik?
The PZL-130 Orlik has a higher service ceiling at 10,000 meters (32,808 ft) compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 6,706 meters (22,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the MFI-15 Safari or PZL-130 Orlik?
The PZL-130 Orlik has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,950 kg compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the MFI-15 Safari or PZL-130 Orlik?
The PZL-130 Orlik is longer at 9.3 meters compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 7.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the MFI-15 Safari or PZL-130 Orlik?
The MFI-15 Safari entered service first in 1972, 22 years before the PZL-130 Orlik which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MFI-15 Safari or PZL-130 Orlik?
The MFI-15 Safari has been produced in greater numbers with 462 units compared to 59 units of the PZL-130 Orlik.