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MFI-15 Safari vs TS-11 Iskra

MFI-15 Safari vs TS-11 Iskra at a glance — top speed 236 vs 720 km/h, range 700 vs 1,250 km, max takeoff weight 1,250 vs 3,840 kg, built 462 vs 424 units.

Saab MFI-15 Safari military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 MFI-15 Safari
PZL Mielec TS-11 Iskra military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 TS-11 Iskra
Specifications
MFI-15 Safari TS-11 Iskra
Origin country 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Saab PZL Mielec
First flight 11 July 1969 5 February 1960
Year introduced 1972 1964
Number produced 462 units 424 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 11.9 m² 17.5 m²
Wingspan 8.9 m 10.1 m
Height 2.6 m 3.5 m
Length 7.2 m 11.2 m
Maximum speed 236 km/h 720 km/h
Operational range 700 km 1,250 km
Service ceiling 6,706 m 11,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,250 kg 3,840 kg
Empty weight 760 kg 2,560 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 1 x 1,000 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MFI-15 Safari or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra is faster with a maximum speed of 720 km/h compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 236 km/h, a difference of 484 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MFI-15 Safari or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra has a longer range at 1,250 km compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the MFI-15 Safari or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra has a higher service ceiling at 11,000 meters (36,089 ft) compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 6,706 meters (22,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the MFI-15 Safari or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,840 kg compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the MFI-15 Safari or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra is longer at 11.2 meters compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 7.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the MFI-15 Safari or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra entered service first in 1964, 8 years before the MFI-15 Safari which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MFI-15 Safari or TS-11 Iskra?
The MFI-15 Safari has been produced in greater numbers with 462 units compared to 424 units of the TS-11 Iskra.