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MFI-15 Safari vs TB-30 Epsilon

MFI-15 Safari vs TB-30 Epsilon at a glance — top speed 236 vs 356 km/h, range 700 vs 1,300 km, max takeoff weight 1,250 vs 1,250 kg, built 462 vs 19 units.

Saab MFI-15 Safari military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 MFI-15 Safari
Socata TB-30 Epsilon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 TB-30 Epsilon
Specifications
MFI-15 Safari TB-30 Epsilon
Origin country 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Saab Socata
First flight 11 July 1969 22 December 1979
Year introduced 1972 1984
Number produced 462 units 19 units
Average unit price -- $1 million
Wing area 11.9 m² 9.0 m²
Wingspan 8.9 m 7.9 m
Height 2.6 m 2.7 m
Length 7.2 m 7.6 m
Maximum speed 236 km/h 356 km/h
Operational range 700 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 6,706 m 7,010 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,250 kg 1,250 kg
Empty weight 760 kg 932 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 1 x 224 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MFI-15 Safari or TB-30 Epsilon?
The TB-30 Epsilon is faster with a maximum speed of 356 km/h compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 236 km/h, a difference of 120 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MFI-15 Safari or TB-30 Epsilon?
The TB-30 Epsilon has a longer range at 1,300 km compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the MFI-15 Safari or TB-30 Epsilon?
The TB-30 Epsilon has a higher service ceiling at 7,010 meters (22,998 ft) compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 6,706 meters (22,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the MFI-15 Safari or TB-30 Epsilon?
Both the MFI-15 Safari and TB-30 Epsilon have a maximum takeoff weight of 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the MFI-15 Safari or TB-30 Epsilon?
The TB-30 Epsilon is longer at 7.6 meters compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 7.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the MFI-15 Safari or TB-30 Epsilon?
The MFI-15 Safari entered service first in 1972, 12 years before the TB-30 Epsilon which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MFI-15 Safari or TB-30 Epsilon?
The MFI-15 Safari has been produced in greater numbers with 462 units compared to 19 units of the TB-30 Epsilon.