MFI-15 Safari vs Yak-11 Moose

Overview

The MFI-15 Safari and the Yak-11 Moose are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Saab and Yakovlev respectively.

Top speed is 236 km/h for the MFI-15 Safari vs 465 km/h for the Yak-11 Moose. The MFI-15 Safari has an operational range of 700 km vs 1,280 km for the Yak-11 Moose. The Yak-11 Moose operates at altitudes up to 7,100 m compared to 6,706 m for the MFI-15 Safari. At 2,500 kg MTOW, the Yak-11 Moose is 2.0x the MFI-15 Safari's 1,250 kg.

The MFI-15 Safari has been produced in 462 units vs 4,566 for the Yak-11 Moose. The Yak-11 Moose first flew 24 years before the MFI-15 Safari (1945 vs 1969).

Swedish utility aircraft, operational since the 1960s, frequently deployed for training and light transport roles worldwide.
Saab MFI-15 Safari Training profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ Sweden
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Saab
First flight 11 July 1969
Year introduced 1972
Number produced 462 units
Average unit price --
Soviet trainer aircraft, widely deployed during the Cold War, notable for its robustness and maintenance simplicity.
Yakovlev Yak-11 Moose Training profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Yakovlev
First flight 10 November 1945
Year introduced 1946
Number produced 4566 units
Average unit price $30K
Wing area 11.9 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 8.9 m β—‰
Height 2.6 m β—‰
Length 7.2 m β—‰
Maximum speed 236 km/h β—‰
Operational range 700 km β—‰
Service ceiling 6,706 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,250 kg β—‰
Empty weight 760 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW β—‰
Wing area 15.4 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 9.4 m β—‰
Height 3.3 m β—‰
Length 8.5 m β—‰
Maximum speed 465 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,280 km β—‰
Service ceiling 7,100 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 2,500 kg β—‰
Empty weight 1,900 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 419 kW β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MFI-15 Safari or Yak-11 Moose?
The Yak-11 Moose is faster with a maximum speed of 465 km/h compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 236 km/h, a difference of 229 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MFI-15 Safari or Yak-11 Moose?
The Yak-11 Moose has a longer range at 1,280 km compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the MFI-15 Safari or Yak-11 Moose?
The Yak-11 Moose has a higher service ceiling at 7,100 meters (23,293 ft) compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 6,706 meters (22,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the MFI-15 Safari or Yak-11 Moose?
The Yak-11 Moose has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,500 kg compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the MFI-15 Safari or Yak-11 Moose?
The Yak-11 Moose 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 Yak-11 Moose?
The Yak-11 Moose entered service first in 1946, 26 years before the MFI-15 Safari which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MFI-15 Safari or Yak-11 Moose?
The Yak-11 Moose has been produced in greater numbers with 4,566 units compared to 462 units of the MFI-15 Safari.