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MFI-15 Safari vs T-35 Pillan

MFI-15 Safari vs T-35 Pillan at a glance — top speed 236 vs 311 km/h, range 700 vs 1,093 km, max takeoff weight 1,250 vs 1,338 kg, built 462 vs 154 units.

Saab MFI-15 Safari military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 MFI-15 Safari
ENAER T-35 Pillan military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇱 T-35 Pillan
Specifications
MFI-15 Safari T-35 Pillan
Origin country 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇨🇱 Chile
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Saab ENAER
First flight 11 July 1969 6 March 1981
Year introduced 1972 1984
Number produced 462 units 154 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 11.9 m² 13.7 m²
Wingspan 8.9 m 8.8 m
Height 2.6 m 2.6 m
Length 7.2 m 8.0 m
Maximum speed 236 km/h 311 km/h
Operational range 700 km 1,093 km
Service ceiling 6,706 m 5,840 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,250 kg 1,338 kg
Empty weight 760 kg 930 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 1 x 224 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MFI-15 Safari or T-35 Pillan?
The T-35 Pillan is faster with a maximum speed of 311 km/h compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 236 km/h, a difference of 75 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MFI-15 Safari or T-35 Pillan?
The T-35 Pillan has a longer range at 1,093 km compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the MFI-15 Safari or T-35 Pillan?
The MFI-15 Safari has a higher service ceiling at 6,706 meters (22,001 ft) compared to the T-35 Pillan's 5,840 meters (19,160 ft).
Which is heavier, the MFI-15 Safari or T-35 Pillan?
The T-35 Pillan has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,338 kg compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the MFI-15 Safari or T-35 Pillan?
The T-35 Pillan is longer at 8.0 meters compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 7.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the MFI-15 Safari or T-35 Pillan?
The MFI-15 Safari entered service first in 1972, 12 years before the T-35 Pillan which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MFI-15 Safari or T-35 Pillan?
The MFI-15 Safari has been produced in greater numbers with 462 units compared to 154 units of the T-35 Pillan.