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MFI-15 Safari vs T-41 Mescalero

MFI-15 Safari vs T-41 Mescalero at a glance — top speed 236 vs 232 km/h, range 700 vs 1,159 km, max takeoff weight 1,250 vs 1,134 kg, built 462 vs 838 units.

Saab MFI-15 Safari military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 MFI-15 Safari
Cessna T-41 Mescalero military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-41 Mescalero
Specifications
MFI-15 Safari T-41 Mescalero
Origin country 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Saab Cessna
First flight 11 July 1969 1 January 1964
Year introduced 1972 1965
Number produced 462 units 838 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 11.9 m² 14.8 m²
Wingspan 8.9 m 10.9 m
Height 2.6 m 2.7 m
Length 7.2 m 8.2 m
Maximum speed 236 km/h 232 km/h
Operational range 700 km 1,159 km
Service ceiling 6,706 m 5,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,250 kg 1,134 kg
Empty weight 760 kg 618 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 1 x 160 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MFI-15 Safari or T-41 Mescalero?
The MFI-15 Safari is faster with a maximum speed of 236 km/h compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 232 km/h, a difference of 4 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MFI-15 Safari or T-41 Mescalero?
The T-41 Mescalero has a longer range at 1,159 km compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the MFI-15 Safari or T-41 Mescalero?
The MFI-15 Safari has a higher service ceiling at 6,706 meters (22,001 ft) compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 5,200 meters (17,060 ft).
Which is heavier, the MFI-15 Safari or T-41 Mescalero?
The MFI-15 Safari has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,250 kg compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the MFI-15 Safari or T-41 Mescalero?
The T-41 Mescalero is longer at 8.2 meters compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 7.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the MFI-15 Safari or T-41 Mescalero?
The T-41 Mescalero entered service first in 1965, 7 years before the MFI-15 Safari which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MFI-15 Safari or T-41 Mescalero?
The T-41 Mescalero has been produced in greater numbers with 838 units compared to 462 units of the MFI-15 Safari.