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MFI-15 Safari vs T-34 Mentor

MFI-15 Safari vs T-34 Mentor at a glance — top speed 236 vs 396 km/h, range 700 vs 1,311 km, max takeoff weight 1,250 vs 4,300 kg, built 462 vs 2,300 units.

Saab MFI-15 Safari military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 MFI-15 Safari
Beechcraft T-34 Mentor military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-34 Mentor
Specifications
MFI-15 Safari T-34 Mentor
Origin country 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Saab Beechcraft
First flight 11 July 1969 2 December 1948
Year introduced 1972 1953
Number produced 462 units 2300 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 11.9 m² 16.7 m²
Wingspan 8.9 m 10.2 m
Height 2.6 m 2.9 m
Length 7.2 m 8.8 m
Maximum speed 236 km/h 396 km/h
Operational range 700 km 1,311 km
Service ceiling 6,706 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,250 kg 4,300 kg
Empty weight 760 kg 2,960 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 1 x 559 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MFI-15 Safari or T-34 Mentor?
The T-34 Mentor is faster with a maximum speed of 396 km/h compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 236 km/h, a difference of 160 km/h.
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 700 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.