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MFI-15 Safari vs T-2 Buckeye

MFI-15 Safari vs T-2 Buckeye at a glance — top speed 236 vs 838 km/h, range 700 vs 1,683 km, max takeoff weight 1,250 vs 5,931 kg, built 462 vs 529 units.

Saab MFI-15 Safari military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 MFI-15 Safari
North American T-2 Buckeye military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-2 Buckeye
Specifications
MFI-15 Safari T-2 Buckeye
Origin country 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Saab North American
First flight 11 July 1969 31 January 1958
Year introduced 1972 1959
Number produced 462 units 529 units
Average unit price -- $1 million
Wing area 11.9 m² 24.0 m²
Wingspan 8.9 m 11.6 m
Height 2.6 m 4.5 m
Length 7.2 m 11.0 m
Maximum speed 236 km/h 838 km/h
Operational range 700 km 1,683 km
Service ceiling 6,706 m 13,533 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,250 kg 5,931 kg
Empty weight 760 kg 3,652 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 2 x 1,338 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MFI-15 Safari or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye is faster with a maximum speed of 838 km/h compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 236 km/h, a difference of 602 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MFI-15 Safari or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has a longer range at 1,683 km compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the MFI-15 Safari or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has a higher service ceiling at 13,533 meters (44,399 ft) compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 6,706 meters (22,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the MFI-15 Safari or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,931 kg compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the MFI-15 Safari or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 7.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the MFI-15 Safari or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye entered service first in 1959, 13 years before the MFI-15 Safari which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MFI-15 Safari or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has been produced in greater numbers with 529 units compared to 462 units of the MFI-15 Safari.