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MFI-15 Safari vs T-CH-1 Chung Hsing

MFI-15 Safari vs T-CH-1 Chung Hsing at a glance — top speed 236 vs 590 km/h, range 700 vs 2,010 km, max takeoff weight 1,250 vs 5,057 kg, built 462 vs 52 units.

Saab MFI-15 Safari military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 MFI-15 Safari
AIDC T-CH-1 Chung Hsing military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇹🇼 T-CH-1 Chung Hsing
Specifications
MFI-15 Safari T-CH-1 Chung Hsing
Origin country 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇹🇼 Taiwan
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Saab AIDC
First flight 11 July 1969 23 November 1973
Year introduced 1972 1976
Number produced 462 units 52 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 11.9 m² 25.2 m²
Wingspan 8.9 m 12.2 m
Height 2.6 m 3.7 m
Length 7.2 m 10.3 m
Maximum speed 236 km/h 590 km/h
Operational range 700 km 2,010 km
Service ceiling 6,706 m 9,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,250 kg 5,057 kg
Empty weight 760 kg 2,608 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 1 x 1,082 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MFI-15 Safari or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing is faster with a maximum speed of 590 km/h compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 236 km/h, a difference of 354 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MFI-15 Safari or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing has a longer range at 2,010 km compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the MFI-15 Safari or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing has a higher service ceiling at 9,800 meters (32,152 ft) compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 6,706 meters (22,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the MFI-15 Safari or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,057 kg compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the MFI-15 Safari or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing is longer at 10.3 meters compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 7.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the MFI-15 Safari or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The MFI-15 Safari entered service first in 1972, 4 years before the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing which entered service in 1976.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MFI-15 Safari or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The MFI-15 Safari has been produced in greater numbers with 462 units compared to 52 units of the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing.