MFI-15 Safari vs T-67 Firefly

Overview

The MFI-15 Safari and the T-67 Firefly are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Saab and Slingsby respectively.

Top speed is 236 km/h for the MFI-15 Safari vs 282 km/h for the T-67 Firefly. The MFI-15 Safari has an operational range of 700 km vs 753 km for the T-67 Firefly. The MFI-15 Safari operates at altitudes up to 6,706 m compared to 5,791 m for the T-67 Firefly.

The MFI-15 Safari has been produced in 462 units vs 250 for the T-67 Firefly. The MFI-15 Safari first flew 5 years before the T-67 Firefly (1969 vs 1974).

Swedish utility aircraft, operational since the 1960s, frequently deployed for training and light transport roles worldwide.
Saab MFI-15 Safari Training profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ Sweden
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Saab
First flight 11 July 1969
Year introduced 1972
Number produced 462 units
Average unit price --
British aerobatic aircraft, renowned in the 1980s, used extensively for military training worldwide.
Slingsby T-67 Firefly Training profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ United Kingdom
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Slingsby
First flight 12 March 1974
Year introduced 1974
Number produced 250 units
Average unit price $500K
Wing area 11.9 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 8.9 m β—‰
Height 2.6 m β—‰
Length 7.2 m β—‰
Maximum speed 236 km/h β—‰
Operational range 700 km β—‰
Service ceiling 6,706 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,250 kg β—‰
Empty weight 760 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW β—‰
Wing area 13.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 10.7 m β—‰
Height 2.4 m β—‰
Length 7.6 m β—‰
Maximum speed 282 km/h β—‰
Operational range 753 km β—‰
Service ceiling 5,791 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,157 kg β—‰
Empty weight 794 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW β—‰

Performance Radar Chart

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MFI-15 Safari or T-67 Firefly?
The T-67 Firefly is faster with a maximum speed of 282 km/h compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 236 km/h, a difference of 46 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MFI-15 Safari or T-67 Firefly?
The T-67 Firefly has a longer range at 753 km compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the MFI-15 Safari or T-67 Firefly?
The MFI-15 Safari has a higher service ceiling at 6,706 meters (22,001 ft) compared to the T-67 Firefly's 5,791 meters (18,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the MFI-15 Safari or T-67 Firefly?
The MFI-15 Safari has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,250 kg compared to the T-67 Firefly's 1,157 kg.
Which is larger, the MFI-15 Safari or T-67 Firefly?
The T-67 Firefly is longer at 7.5 meters compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 7.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the MFI-15 Safari or T-67 Firefly?
The MFI-15 Safari entered service first in 1972, 2 years before the T-67 Firefly which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MFI-15 Safari or T-67 Firefly?
The MFI-15 Safari has been produced in greater numbers with 462 units compared to 250 units of the T-67 Firefly.