MFI-15 Safari vs R44 Raven
Overview
The MFI-15 Safari and the R44 Raven are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Saab and Robinson respectively.
Top speed is 236 km/h for the MFI-15 Safari vs 240 km/h for the R44 Raven. The MFI-15 Safari has an operational range of 700 km vs 560 km for the R44 Raven. The MFI-15 Safari operates at altitudes up to 6,706 m compared to 4,300 m for the R44 Raven.
The MFI-15 Safari has been produced in 462 units vs 6,331 for the R44 Raven. The MFI-15 Safari first flew 21 years before the R44 Raven (1969 vs 1990).
| 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, four-seat helicopter, extensively used worldwide for civilian operations, military training, and police usage since the 1990s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Robinson |
| First flight | 31 March 1990 |
| Year introduced | 1993 |
| Number produced | 6331 units |
| Average unit price | $600K |
| 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 | 10.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 240 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 560 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,300 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,134 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 683 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 183 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the MFI-15 Safari or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven is faster with a maximum speed of 240 km/h compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 236 km/h, a difference of 4 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MFI-15 Safari or R44 Raven?
The MFI-15 Safari has a longer range at 700 km compared to the R44 Raven's 560 km.
Which can fly higher, the MFI-15 Safari or R44 Raven?
The MFI-15 Safari has a higher service ceiling at 6,706 meters (22,001 ft) compared to the R44 Raven's 4,300 meters (14,107 ft).
Which is heavier, the MFI-15 Safari or R44 Raven?
The MFI-15 Safari has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,250 kg compared to the R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the MFI-15 Safari or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven is longer at 11.7 meters compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 7.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the MFI-15 Safari or R44 Raven?
The MFI-15 Safari entered service first in 1972, 21 years before the R44 Raven which entered service in 1993.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MFI-15 Safari or R44 Raven?
The R44 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 6,331 units compared to 462 units of the MFI-15 Safari.