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MFI-15 Safari vs TS-8 Bies

MFI-15 Safari vs TS-8 Bies at a glance — top speed 236 vs 312 km/h, range 700 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 1,250 vs 1,600 kg, built 462 vs 251 units.

Saab MFI-15 Safari military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 MFI-15 Safari
PZL Mielec TS-8 Bies military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 TS-8 Bies
Specifications
MFI-15 Safari TS-8 Bies
Origin country 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Saab PZL Mielec
First flight 11 July 1969 23 July 1955
Year introduced 1972 1957
Number produced 462 units 251 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 11.9 m² 19.1 m²
Wingspan 8.9 m 10.5 m
Height 2.6 m 3.0 m
Length 7.2 m 8.5 m
Maximum speed 236 km/h 312 km/h
Operational range 700 km 800 km
Service ceiling 6,706 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,250 kg 1,600 kg
Empty weight 760 kg 1,070 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 1 x 240 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MFI-15 Safari or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies is faster with a maximum speed of 312 km/h compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 236 km/h, a difference of 76 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MFI-15 Safari or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies has a longer range at 800 km compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the MFI-15 Safari or TS-8 Bies?
The MFI-15 Safari has a higher service ceiling at 6,706 meters (22,001 ft) compared to the TS-8 Bies's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the MFI-15 Safari or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,600 kg compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the MFI-15 Safari or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 7.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the MFI-15 Safari or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies entered service first in 1957, 15 years before the MFI-15 Safari which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MFI-15 Safari or TS-8 Bies?
The MFI-15 Safari has been produced in greater numbers with 462 units compared to 251 units of the TS-8 Bies.