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MFI-15 Safari vs Yak-130 Mitten

MFI-15 Safari vs Yak-130 Mitten at a glance — top speed 236 vs 1,060 km/h, range 700 vs 2,100 km, max takeoff weight 1,250 vs 10,290 kg, built 462 vs 186 units.

Saab MFI-15 Safari military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 MFI-15 Safari
Yakovlev Yak-130 Mitten military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-130 Mitten
Specifications
MFI-15 Safari Yak-130 Mitten
Origin country 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Saab Yakovlev
First flight 11 July 1969 26 May 1996
Year introduced 1972 2010
Number produced 462 units 186 units
Average unit price -- $18 million
Wing area 11.9 m² 23.5 m²
Wingspan 8.9 m 9.8 m
Height 2.6 m 4.8 m
Length 7.2 m 11.5 m
Maximum speed 236 km/h 1060 km/h
Operational range 700 km 2,100 km
Service ceiling 6,706 m 12,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,250 kg 10,290 kg
Empty weight 760 kg 4,600 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 2 x 2,500 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MFI-15 Safari or Yak-130 Mitten?
The Yak-130 Mitten is faster with a maximum speed of 1,060 km/h compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 236 km/h, a difference of 824 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MFI-15 Safari or Yak-130 Mitten?
The Yak-130 Mitten has a longer range at 2,100 km compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the MFI-15 Safari or Yak-130 Mitten?
The Yak-130 Mitten has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 6,706 meters (22,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the MFI-15 Safari or Yak-130 Mitten?
The Yak-130 Mitten has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,290 kg compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the MFI-15 Safari or Yak-130 Mitten?
The Yak-130 Mitten is longer at 11.5 meters compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 7.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the MFI-15 Safari or Yak-130 Mitten?
The MFI-15 Safari entered service first in 1972, 38 years before the Yak-130 Mitten which entered service in 2010.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MFI-15 Safari or Yak-130 Mitten?
The MFI-15 Safari has been produced in greater numbers with 462 units compared to 186 units of the Yak-130 Mitten.