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MFI-15 Safari vs T-25 Universal

MFI-15 Safari vs T-25 Universal at a glance — top speed 236 vs 300 km/h, range 700 vs 1,500 km, max takeoff weight 1,250 vs 1,700 kg, built 462 vs 189 units.

Saab MFI-15 Safari military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 MFI-15 Safari
Neiva T-25 Universal military training aircraft side profile drawing
Specifications
MFI-15 Safari T-25 Universal
Origin country 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Saab Neiva
First flight 11 July 1969 29 April 1966
Year introduced 1972 1971
Number produced 462 units 189 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 11.9 m² 17.2 m²
Wingspan 8.9 m 11.0 m
Height 2.6 m 3.0 m
Length 7.2 m 8.6 m
Maximum speed 236 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 700 km 1,500 km
Service ceiling 6,706 m 6,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,250 kg 1,700 kg
Empty weight 760 kg 1,150 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 1 x 220 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MFI-15 Safari or T-25 Universal?
The T-25 Universal is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 236 km/h, a difference of 64 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MFI-15 Safari or T-25 Universal?
The T-25 Universal has a longer range at 1,500 km compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the MFI-15 Safari or T-25 Universal?
The MFI-15 Safari has a higher service ceiling at 6,706 meters (22,001 ft) compared to the T-25 Universal's 6,100 meters (20,013 ft).
Which is heavier, the MFI-15 Safari or T-25 Universal?
The T-25 Universal has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,700 kg compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the MFI-15 Safari or T-25 Universal?
The T-25 Universal is longer at 8.6 meters compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 7.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the MFI-15 Safari or T-25 Universal?
The T-25 Universal entered service first in 1971, 1 years before the MFI-15 Safari which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MFI-15 Safari or T-25 Universal?
The MFI-15 Safari has been produced in greater numbers with 462 units compared to 189 units of the T-25 Universal.