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MFI-15 Safari vs Aermacchi S-211

MFI-15 Safari vs Aermacchi S-211 at a glance — top speed 236 vs 667 km/h, range 700 vs 1,668 km, max takeoff weight 1,250 vs 2,750 kg, built 462 vs 60 units.

Saab MFI-15 Safari military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 MFI-15 Safari
Aermacchi S-211 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 Aermacchi S-211
Specifications
MFI-15 Safari Aermacchi S-211
Origin country 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Saab Aermacchi
First flight 11 July 1969 10 April 1981
Year introduced 1972 1984
Number produced 462 units 60 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 11.9 m² 12.6 m²
Wingspan 8.9 m 8.4 m
Height 2.6 m 3.8 m
Length 7.2 m 9.3 m
Maximum speed 236 km/h 667 km/h
Operational range 700 km 1,668 km
Service ceiling 6,706 m 12,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,250 kg 2,750 kg
Empty weight 760 kg 1,850 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 1 x 1,131 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MFI-15 Safari or Aermacchi S-211?
The Aermacchi S-211 is faster with a maximum speed of 667 km/h compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 236 km/h, a difference of 431 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MFI-15 Safari or Aermacchi S-211?
The Aermacchi S-211 has a longer range at 1,668 km compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the MFI-15 Safari or Aermacchi S-211?
The Aermacchi S-211 has a higher service ceiling at 12,200 meters (40,026 ft) compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 6,706 meters (22,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the MFI-15 Safari or Aermacchi S-211?
The Aermacchi S-211 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,750 kg compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the MFI-15 Safari or Aermacchi S-211?
The Aermacchi S-211 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 Aermacchi S-211?
The MFI-15 Safari entered service first in 1972, 12 years before the Aermacchi S-211 which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MFI-15 Safari or Aermacchi S-211?
The MFI-15 Safari has been produced in greater numbers with 462 units compared to 60 units of the Aermacchi S-211.