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MFI-15 Safari vs T-67 Firefly

MFI-15 Safari vs T-67 Firefly at a glance — top speed 236 vs 282 km/h, range 700 vs 753 km, max takeoff weight 1,250 vs 1,157 kg, built 462 vs 250 units.

Saab MFI-15 Safari military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 MFI-15 Safari
Slingsby T-67 Firefly military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 T-67 Firefly
Specifications
MFI-15 Safari T-67 Firefly
Origin country 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Saab Slingsby
First flight 11 July 1969 12 March 1974
Year introduced 1972 1974
Number produced 462 units 250 units
Average unit price -- $500K
Wing area 11.9 m² 13.0 m²
Wingspan 8.9 m 10.7 m
Height 2.6 m 2.4 m
Length 7.2 m 7.6 m
Maximum speed 236 km/h 282 km/h
Operational range 700 km 753 km
Service ceiling 6,706 m 5,791 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,250 kg 1,157 kg
Empty weight 760 kg 794 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 1 x 194 kW
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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.