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MFI-15 Safari vs T-6 Texan II

MFI-15 Safari vs T-6 Texan II at a glance — top speed 236 vs 585 km/h, range 700 vs 1,700 km, max takeoff weight 1,250 vs 2,858 kg, built 462 vs 850 units.

Saab MFI-15 Safari military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 MFI-15 Safari
Beechcraft T-6 Texan II military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-6 Texan II
Specifications
MFI-15 Safari T-6 Texan II
Origin country 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Saab Beechcraft
First flight 11 July 1969 23 December 1992
Year introduced 1972 2001
Number produced 462 units 850 units
Average unit price -- $4.3 million
Wing area 11.9 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 8.9 m 10.2 m
Height 2.6 m 3.3 m
Length 7.2 m 10.2 m
Maximum speed 236 km/h 585 km/h
Operational range 700 km 1,700 km
Service ceiling 6,706 m 9,449 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,250 kg 2,858 kg
Empty weight 760 kg 2,135 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 1 x 932 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MFI-15 Safari or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II is faster with a maximum speed of 585 km/h compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 236 km/h, a difference of 349 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MFI-15 Safari or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has a longer range at 1,700 km compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the MFI-15 Safari or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has a higher service ceiling at 9,449 meters (31,000 ft) compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 6,706 meters (22,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the MFI-15 Safari or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,858 kg compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the MFI-15 Safari or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II is longer at 10.2 meters compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 7.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the MFI-15 Safari or T-6 Texan II?
The MFI-15 Safari entered service first in 1972, 29 years before the T-6 Texan II which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MFI-15 Safari or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has been produced in greater numbers with 850 units compared to 462 units of the MFI-15 Safari.