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MFI-15 Safari vs SIAI-Marchetti SF-260

MFI-15 Safari vs SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 at a glance — top speed 236 vs 333 km/h, range 700 vs 1,650 km, max takeoff weight 1,250 vs 1,300 kg, built 462 vs 900 units.

Saab MFI-15 Safari military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 MFI-15 Safari
SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 SIAI-Marchetti SF-260
Specifications
MFI-15 Safari SIAI-Marchetti SF-260
Origin country 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Saab SIAI-Marchetti
First flight 11 July 1969 15 July 1964
Year introduced 1972 1966
Number produced 462 units 900 units
Average unit price -- $1.3 million
Wing area 11.9 m² 10.1 m²
Wingspan 8.9 m 8.4 m
Height 2.6 m 2.4 m
Length 7.2 m 7.1 m
Maximum speed 236 km/h 333 km/h
Operational range 700 km 1,650 km
Service ceiling 6,706 m 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,250 kg 1,300 kg
Empty weight 760 kg 770 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 1 x 194 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MFI-15 Safari or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 is faster with a maximum speed of 333 km/h compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 236 km/h, a difference of 97 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MFI-15 Safari or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 has a longer range at 1,650 km compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the MFI-15 Safari or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The MFI-15 Safari has a higher service ceiling at 6,706 meters (22,001 ft) compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the MFI-15 Safari or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,300 kg compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the MFI-15 Safari or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The MFI-15 Safari is longer at 7.2 meters compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the MFI-15 Safari or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 entered service first in 1966, 6 years before the MFI-15 Safari which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MFI-15 Safari or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 has been produced in greater numbers with 900 units compared to 462 units of the MFI-15 Safari.