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MFI-15 Safari vs T-23 Uirapuru

MFI-15 Safari vs T-23 Uirapuru at a glance — top speed 236 vs 225 km/h, range 700 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 1,250 vs 840 kg, built 462 vs 155 units.

Saab MFI-15 Safari military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 MFI-15 Safari
Aerotec T-23 Uirapuru military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 T-23 Uirapuru
Specifications
MFI-15 Safari T-23 Uirapuru
Origin country 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Saab Aerotec
First flight 11 July 1969 2 June 1965
Year introduced 1972 1968
Number produced 462 units 155 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 11.9 m² 13.5 m²
Wingspan 8.9 m 8.5 m
Height 2.6 m 2.7 m
Length 7.2 m 6.6 m
Maximum speed 236 km/h 225 km/h
Operational range 700 km 800 km
Service ceiling 6,706 m 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,250 kg 840 kg
Empty weight 760 kg 540 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 1 x 120 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MFI-15 Safari or T-23 Uirapuru?
The MFI-15 Safari is faster with a maximum speed of 236 km/h compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 225 km/h, a difference of 11 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MFI-15 Safari or T-23 Uirapuru?
The T-23 Uirapuru has a longer range at 800 km compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the MFI-15 Safari or T-23 Uirapuru?
The MFI-15 Safari has a higher service ceiling at 6,706 meters (22,001 ft) compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the MFI-15 Safari or T-23 Uirapuru?
The MFI-15 Safari has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,250 kg compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 840 kg.
Which is larger, the MFI-15 Safari or T-23 Uirapuru?
The MFI-15 Safari is longer at 7.2 meters compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 6.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the MFI-15 Safari or T-23 Uirapuru?
The T-23 Uirapuru entered service first in 1968, 4 years before the MFI-15 Safari which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MFI-15 Safari or T-23 Uirapuru?
The MFI-15 Safari has been produced in greater numbers with 462 units compared to 155 units of the T-23 Uirapuru.