MFI-15 Safari vs R22
Overview
The MFI-15 Safari and the R22 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Saab and Robinson respectively.
Top speed is 236 km/h for the MFI-15 Safari vs 188 km/h for the R22. The MFI-15 Safari has an operational range of 700 km vs 387 km for the R22. The MFI-15 Safari operates at altitudes up to 6,706 m compared to 4,267 m for the R22. At 1,250 kg MTOW, the MFI-15 Safari is 2.0x the R22's 621 kg.
The MFI-15 Safari has been produced in 462 units vs 4,600 for the R22. The MFI-15 Safari first flew 6 years before the R22 (1969 vs 1975).
| Swedish utility aircraft, operational since the 1960s, frequently deployed for training and light transport roles worldwide. | |
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| Origin country | 🇸🇪 Sweden |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Saab |
| First flight | 11 July 1969 |
| Year introduced | 1972 |
| Number produced | 462 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| American light, multi-purpose helicopter, widely used for flight training, livestock mustering, and patrol from the late 20th century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Robinson |
| First flight | 28 August 1975 |
| Year introduced | 1979 |
| Number produced | 4600 units |
| Average unit price | $400K |
| Wing area | 11.9 m² |
| Wingspan | 8.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 7.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 236 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 700 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 6,706 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,250 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 760 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 194 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 7.7 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 8.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 188 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 387 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,267 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 621 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 361 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 93 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the MFI-15 Safari or R22?
The MFI-15 Safari is faster with a maximum speed of 236 km/h compared to the R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 48 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MFI-15 Safari or R22?
The MFI-15 Safari has a longer range at 700 km compared to the R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the MFI-15 Safari or R22?
The MFI-15 Safari has a higher service ceiling at 6,706 meters (22,001 ft) compared to the R22's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the MFI-15 Safari or R22?
The MFI-15 Safari has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,250 kg compared to the R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the MFI-15 Safari or R22?
The R22 is longer at 8.8 meters compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 7.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the MFI-15 Safari or R22?
The MFI-15 Safari entered service first in 1972, 7 years before the R22 which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MFI-15 Safari or R22?
The R22 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,600 units compared to 462 units of the MFI-15 Safari.