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MFI-15 Safari vs T-39 Sabreliner

MFI-15 Safari vs T-39 Sabreliner at a glance — top speed 236 vs 885 km/h, range 700 vs 4,020 km, max takeoff weight 1,250 vs 8,056 kg, built 462 vs 200 units.

Saab MFI-15 Safari military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 MFI-15 Safari
North American T-39 Sabreliner military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-39 Sabreliner
Specifications
MFI-15 Safari T-39 Sabreliner
Origin country 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Saab North American
First flight 11 July 1969 16 September 1958
Year introduced 1972 1962
Number produced 462 units 200 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 11.9 m² 31.8 m²
Wingspan 8.9 m 13.6 m
Height 2.6 m 4.9 m
Length 7.2 m 13.4 m
Maximum speed 236 km/h 885 km/h
Operational range 700 km 4,020 km
Service ceiling 6,706 m 12,192 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,250 kg 8,056 kg
Empty weight 760 kg 4,199 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 2 x 1,361 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MFI-15 Safari or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner is faster with a maximum speed of 885 km/h compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 236 km/h, a difference of 649 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MFI-15 Safari or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a longer range at 4,020 km compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the MFI-15 Safari or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a higher service ceiling at 12,192 meters (40,000 ft) compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 6,706 meters (22,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the MFI-15 Safari or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,056 kg compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the MFI-15 Safari or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner is longer at 13.4 meters compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 7.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the MFI-15 Safari or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner entered service first in 1962, 10 years before the MFI-15 Safari which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MFI-15 Safari or T-39 Sabreliner?
The MFI-15 Safari has been produced in greater numbers with 462 units compared to 200 units of the T-39 Sabreliner.