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MFI-15 Safari vs Yak-18 Max

MFI-15 Safari vs Yak-18 Max at a glance — top speed 236 vs 300 km/h, range 700 vs 700 km, max takeoff weight 1,250 vs 1,320 kg.

Saab MFI-15 Safari military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 MFI-15 Safari
Yakovlev Yak-18 Max military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-18 Max
Specifications
MFI-15 Safari Yak-18 Max
Origin country 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Saab Yakovlev
First flight 11 July 1969 1 January 1946
Year introduced 1972 1946
Number produced 462 units N/A
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 11.9 m² 17.8 m²
Wingspan 8.9 m 10.6 m
Height 2.6 m 3.4 m
Length 7.2 m 8.4 m
Maximum speed 236 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 700 km 700 km
Service ceiling 6,706 m 5,060 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,250 kg 1,320 kg
Empty weight 760 kg 1,025 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 Yak-18 Max?
The Yak-18 Max is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 236 km/h, a difference of 64 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MFI-15 Safari or Yak-18 Max?
Both the MFI-15 Safari and Yak-18 Max have a range of 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the MFI-15 Safari or Yak-18 Max?
The MFI-15 Safari has a higher service ceiling at 6,706 meters (22,001 ft) compared to the Yak-18 Max's 5,060 meters (16,601 ft).
Which is heavier, the MFI-15 Safari or Yak-18 Max?
The Yak-18 Max has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,320 kg compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the MFI-15 Safari or Yak-18 Max?
The Yak-18 Max is longer at 8.3 meters compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 7.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the MFI-15 Safari or Yak-18 Max?
The Yak-18 Max entered service first in 1946, 26 years before the MFI-15 Safari which entered service in 1972.