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MFI-15 Safari vs T-33 Shooting Star

MFI-15 Safari vs T-33 Shooting Star at a glance — top speed 236 vs 970 km/h, range 700 vs 2,052 km, max takeoff weight 1,250 vs 6,832 kg, built 462 vs 6,557 units.

Saab MFI-15 Safari military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 MFI-15 Safari
Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-33 Shooting Star
Specifications
MFI-15 Safari T-33 Shooting Star
Origin country 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Saab Lockheed
First flight 11 July 1969 22 March 1948
Year introduced 1972 1948
Number produced 462 units 6557 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 11.9 m² 21.8 m²
Wingspan 8.9 m 11.8 m
Height 2.6 m 3.6 m
Length 7.2 m 11.5 m
Maximum speed 236 km/h 970 km/h
Operational range 700 km 2,052 km
Service ceiling 6,706 m 15,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,250 kg 6,832 kg
Empty weight 760 kg 3,794 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 1 x 2,086 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MFI-15 Safari or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star is faster with a maximum speed of 970 km/h compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 236 km/h, a difference of 734 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MFI-15 Safari or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a longer range at 2,052 km compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the MFI-15 Safari or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 6,706 meters (22,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the MFI-15 Safari or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,832 kg compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the MFI-15 Safari or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star is longer at 11.5 meters compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 7.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the MFI-15 Safari or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star entered service first in 1948, 24 years before the MFI-15 Safari which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MFI-15 Safari or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has been produced in greater numbers with 6,557 units compared to 462 units of the MFI-15 Safari.