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MFI-15 Safari vs SAAB 105

MFI-15 Safari vs SAAB 105 at a glance — top speed 236 vs 970 km/h, range 700 vs 2,300 km, max takeoff weight 1,250 vs 4,635 kg, built 462 vs 192 units.

Saab MFI-15 Safari military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 MFI-15 Safari
SAAB 105 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 SAAB 105
Specifications
MFI-15 Safari SAAB 105
Origin country 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Saab Saab
First flight 11 July 1969 29 June 1963
Year introduced 1972 1967
Number produced 462 units 192 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 11.9 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 8.9 m 9.5 m
Height 2.6 m 2.7 m
Length 7.2 m 10.8 m
Maximum speed 236 km/h 970 km/h
Operational range 700 km 2,300 km
Service ceiling 6,706 m 13,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,250 kg 4,635 kg
Empty weight 760 kg 2,849 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 2 x 1,293 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MFI-15 Safari or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 is faster with a maximum speed of 970 km/h compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 236 km/h, a difference of 734 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MFI-15 Safari or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 has a longer range at 2,300 km compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the MFI-15 Safari or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 has a higher service ceiling at 13,700 meters (44,947 ft) compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 6,706 meters (22,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the MFI-15 Safari or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,635 kg compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the MFI-15 Safari or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 is longer at 10.8 meters compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 7.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the MFI-15 Safari or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 entered service first in 1967, 5 years before the MFI-15 Safari which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MFI-15 Safari or SAAB 105?
The MFI-15 Safari has been produced in greater numbers with 462 units compared to 192 units of the SAAB 105.