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MFI-15 Safari vs T-45 Goshawk

MFI-15 Safari vs T-45 Goshawk at a glance — top speed 236 vs 1,038 km/h, range 700 vs 1,300 km, max takeoff weight 1,250 vs 6,387 kg, built 462 vs 221 units.

Saab MFI-15 Safari military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 MFI-15 Safari
McDonnell Douglas T-45 Goshawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇺🇸 T-45 Goshawk
Specifications
MFI-15 Safari T-45 Goshawk
Origin country 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Saab McDonnell Douglas
First flight 11 July 1969 16 April 1988
Year introduced 1972 1992
Number produced 462 units 221 units
Average unit price -- $21 million
Wing area 11.9 m² 17.7 m²
Wingspan 8.9 m 9.4 m
Height 2.6 m 4.1 m
Length 7.2 m 12.0 m
Maximum speed 236 km/h 1038 km/h
Operational range 700 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 6,706 m 12,954 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,250 kg 6,387 kg
Empty weight 760 kg 4,460 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 1 x 2,507 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MFI-15 Safari or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,038 km/h compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 236 km/h, a difference of 802 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MFI-15 Safari or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk has a longer range at 1,300 km compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the MFI-15 Safari or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk has a higher service ceiling at 12,954 meters (42,500 ft) compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 6,706 meters (22,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the MFI-15 Safari or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,387 kg compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the MFI-15 Safari or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk is longer at 12.0 meters compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 7.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the MFI-15 Safari or T-45 Goshawk?
The MFI-15 Safari entered service first in 1972, 20 years before the T-45 Goshawk which entered service in 1992.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MFI-15 Safari or T-45 Goshawk?
The MFI-15 Safari has been produced in greater numbers with 462 units compared to 221 units of the T-45 Goshawk.