MFI-15 Safari vs T-34 Mentor

Swedish utility aircraft, operational since the 1960s, frequently deployed for training and light transport roles worldwide.
Origin country 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Saab
First flight 11 July 1969
Year introduced 1972
Number produced 462 units
Average unit price $-- million
American military trainer aircraft, widely utilized from the 1950s, notable for its significant role in military flight training.
Picture of T-34 Mentor
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft
First flight 2 December 1948
Year introduced 1953
Number produced 2300 units
Average unit price $-- million
Wing area 11.9 m² ◉
Wingspan 8.9 m â—‰
Height 2.6 m â—‰
Length 7.2 m â—‰
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling 6,706 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,250 kg â—‰
Empty weight 760 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW â—‰
Profile drawing of Saab MFI-15 Safari
Wing area 16.7 m² ◉
Wingspan 10.2 m â—‰
Height 2.9 m â—‰
Length 8.8 m â—‰
Operational range 1,311 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 4,300 kg â—‰
Empty weight 2,960 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 559 kW â—‰
Profile drawing of Beechcraft T-34 Mentor

Performance Radar Chart

Photo of T-34 Mentor by US Navy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the MFI-15 Safari or T-34 Mentor?
The T-34 Mentor has a longer range at 1,311 km compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the MFI-15 Safari or T-34 Mentor?
The T-34 Mentor has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 6,706 meters (22,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the MFI-15 Safari or T-34 Mentor?
The T-34 Mentor has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,300 kg compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the MFI-15 Safari or T-34 Mentor?
The T-34 Mentor is longer at 8.8 meters compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 7.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the MFI-15 Safari or T-34 Mentor?
The T-34 Mentor entered service first in 1953, 19 years before the MFI-15 Safari which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MFI-15 Safari or T-34 Mentor?
The T-34 Mentor has been produced in greater numbers with 2,300 units compared to 462 units of the MFI-15 Safari.