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MFI-15 Safari vs T-38 Talon

MFI-15 Safari vs T-38 Talon at a glance — top speed 236 vs 1,381 km/h, range 700 vs 1,835 km, max takeoff weight 1,250 vs 5,670 kg, built 462 vs 1,189 units.

Saab MFI-15 Safari military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 MFI-15 Safari
Northrop T-38 Talon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-38 Talon
Specifications
MFI-15 Safari T-38 Talon
Origin country 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Saab Northrop
First flight 11 July 1969 10 March 1959
Year introduced 1972 1961
Number produced 462 units 1189 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 11.9 m² 16.0 m²
Wingspan 8.9 m 7.7 m
Height 2.6 m 3.9 m
Length 7.2 m 14.1 m
Maximum speed 236 km/h 1381 km/h
Operational range 700 km 1,835 km
Service ceiling 6,706 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,250 kg 5,670 kg
Empty weight 760 kg 3,266 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 2 x 1,216 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MFI-15 Safari or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon is faster with a maximum speed of 1,381 km/h compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 236 km/h, a difference of 1,145 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MFI-15 Safari or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a longer range at 1,835 km compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the MFI-15 Safari or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 6,706 meters (22,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the MFI-15 Safari or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the MFI-15 Safari or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon is longer at 14.1 meters compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 7.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the MFI-15 Safari or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon entered service first in 1961, 11 years before the MFI-15 Safari which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MFI-15 Safari or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has been produced in greater numbers with 1,189 units compared to 462 units of the MFI-15 Safari.