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MFI-15 Safari vs T-37 Tweet

MFI-15 Safari vs T-37 Tweet at a glance — top speed 236 vs 684 km/h, range 700 vs 1,500 km, max takeoff weight 1,250 vs 2,980 kg, built 462 vs 1,269 units.

Saab MFI-15 Safari military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 MFI-15 Safari
Cessna T-37 Tweet military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-37 Tweet
Specifications
MFI-15 Safari T-37 Tweet
Origin country 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Saab Cessna
First flight 11 July 1969 12 October 1954
Year introduced 1972 1957
Number produced 462 units 1269 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 11.9 m² 17.0 m²
Wingspan 8.9 m 10.1 m
Height 2.6 m 2.8 m
Length 7.2 m 9.0 m
Maximum speed 236 km/h 684 km/h
Operational range 700 km 1,500 km
Service ceiling 6,706 m 11,948 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,250 kg 2,980 kg
Empty weight 760 kg 1,840 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 2 x 465 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MFI-15 Safari or T-37 Tweet?
The T-37 Tweet is faster with a maximum speed of 684 km/h compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 236 km/h, a difference of 448 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MFI-15 Safari or T-37 Tweet?
The T-37 Tweet has a longer range at 1,500 km compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the MFI-15 Safari or T-37 Tweet?
The T-37 Tweet has a higher service ceiling at 11,948 meters (39,199 ft) compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 6,706 meters (22,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the MFI-15 Safari or T-37 Tweet?
The T-37 Tweet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,980 kg compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the MFI-15 Safari or T-37 Tweet?
The T-37 Tweet is longer at 9.0 meters compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 7.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the MFI-15 Safari or T-37 Tweet?
The T-37 Tweet entered service first in 1957, 15 years before the MFI-15 Safari which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MFI-15 Safari or T-37 Tweet?
The T-37 Tweet has been produced in greater numbers with 1,269 units compared to 462 units of the MFI-15 Safari.