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MFI-15 Safari vs T-50 Golden Eagle

MFI-15 Safari vs T-50 Golden Eagle at a glance — top speed 236 vs 1,840 km/h, range 700 vs 1,851 km, max takeoff weight 1,250 vs 13,472 kg, built 462 vs 200 units.

Saab MFI-15 Safari military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 MFI-15 Safari
KAI T-50 Golden Eagle military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 T-50 Golden Eagle
Specifications
MFI-15 Safari T-50 Golden Eagle
Origin country 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Saab KAI
First flight 11 July 1969 20 August 2002
Year introduced 1972 2005
Number produced 462 units 200 units
Average unit price -- $25 million
Wing area 11.9 m² 23.7 m²
Wingspan 8.9 m 9.2 m
Height 2.6 m 4.8 m
Length 7.2 m 13.0 m
Maximum speed 236 km/h 1840 km/h
Operational range 700 km 1,851 km
Service ceiling 6,706 m 16,764 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,250 kg 13,472 kg
Empty weight 760 kg 6,441 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 1 x 5,409 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MFI-15 Safari or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 1,840 km/h compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 236 km/h, a difference of 1,604 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MFI-15 Safari or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a longer range at 1,851 km compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the MFI-15 Safari or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 16,764 meters (55,000 ft) compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 6,706 meters (22,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the MFI-15 Safari or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,472 kg compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the MFI-15 Safari or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 7.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the MFI-15 Safari or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The MFI-15 Safari entered service first in 1972, 33 years before the T-50 Golden Eagle which entered service in 2005.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MFI-15 Safari or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The MFI-15 Safari has been produced in greater numbers with 462 units compared to 200 units of the T-50 Golden Eagle.