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MFI-15 Safari vs T-7 Red Hawk

MFI-15 Safari vs T-7 Red Hawk at a glance — top speed 236 vs 1,300 km/h, range 700 vs 1,830 km, max takeoff weight 1,250 vs 5,500 kg, built 462 vs 2 units.

Saab MFI-15 Safari military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 MFI-15 Safari
Boeing T-7 Red Hawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-7 Red Hawk
Specifications
MFI-15 Safari T-7 Red Hawk
Origin country 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Saab Boeing
First flight 11 July 1969 20 December 2016
Year introduced 1972 2028
Number produced 462 units 2 units
Average unit price -- $22 million
Wing area 11.9 m² -- m²
Wingspan 8.9 m 10.0 m
Height 2.6 m 4.0 m
Length 7.2 m 15.2 m
Maximum speed 236 km/h 1300 km/h
Operational range 700 km 1,830 km
Service ceiling 6,706 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,250 kg 5,500 kg
Empty weight 760 kg 3,250 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 1 x 8,029 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MFI-15 Safari or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,300 km/h compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 236 km/h, a difference of 1,064 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MFI-15 Safari or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk has a longer range at 1,830 km compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the MFI-15 Safari or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 6,706 meters (22,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the MFI-15 Safari or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,500 kg compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the MFI-15 Safari or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk is longer at 15.2 meters compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 7.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the MFI-15 Safari or T-7 Red Hawk?
The MFI-15 Safari entered service first in 1972, 56 years before the T-7 Red Hawk which entered service in 2028.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MFI-15 Safari or T-7 Red Hawk?
The MFI-15 Safari has been produced in greater numbers with 462 units compared to 2 units of the T-7 Red Hawk.