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MFI-15 Safari vs S330 / S333

MFI-15 Safari vs S330 / S333 at a glance — top speed 236 vs 194 km/h, range 700 vs 590 km, max takeoff weight 1,250 vs 1,157 kg.

Saab MFI-15 Safari military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 MFI-15 Safari
Schweizer S330 / S333 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 S330 / S333
Specifications
MFI-15 Safari S330 / S333
Origin country 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Saab Schweizer
First flight 11 July 1969 14 June 1988
Year introduced 1972 1992
Number produced 462 units N/A
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 11.9 m² 55.2 m²
Wingspan 8.9 m 8.4 m
Height 2.6 m 3.4 m
Length 7.2 m 9.5 m
Maximum speed 236 km/h 194 km/h
Operational range 700 km 590 km
Service ceiling 6,706 m 3,962 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,250 kg 1,157 kg
Empty weight 760 kg 549 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 1 x 213 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MFI-15 Safari or S330 / S333?
The MFI-15 Safari is faster with a maximum speed of 236 km/h compared to the S330 / S333's 194 km/h, a difference of 42 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MFI-15 Safari or S330 / S333?
The MFI-15 Safari has a longer range at 700 km compared to the S330 / S333's 590 km.
Which can fly higher, the MFI-15 Safari or S330 / S333?
The MFI-15 Safari has a higher service ceiling at 6,706 meters (22,001 ft) compared to the S330 / S333's 3,962 meters (12,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the MFI-15 Safari or S330 / S333?
The MFI-15 Safari has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,250 kg compared to the S330 / S333's 1,157 kg.
Which is larger, the MFI-15 Safari or S330 / S333?
The S330 / S333 is longer at 9.5 meters compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 7.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the MFI-15 Safari or S330 / S333?
The MFI-15 Safari entered service first in 1972, 20 years before the S330 / S333 which entered service in 1992.