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MFI-15 Safari vs NAMC YS-11

MFI-15 Safari vs NAMC YS-11 at a glance — top speed 236 vs 470 km/h, range 700 vs 2,110 km, max takeoff weight 1,250 vs 23,500 kg, built 462 vs 182 units.

Saab MFI-15 Safari military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 MFI-15 Safari
NAMC YS-11 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 NAMC YS-11
Specifications
MFI-15 Safari NAMC YS-11
Origin country 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Saab NAMC
First flight 11 July 1969 30 August 1962
Year introduced 1972 1965
Number produced 462 units 182 units
Average unit price -- $2.2 million
Wing area 11.9 m² 94.8 m²
Wingspan 8.9 m 32.0 m
Height 2.6 m 9.0 m
Length 7.2 m 26.3 m
Maximum speed 236 km/h 470 km/h
Operational range 700 km 2,110 km
Service ceiling 6,706 m 6,980 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,250 kg 23,500 kg
Empty weight 760 kg 14,600 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 2 x 2,259 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MFI-15 Safari or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 is faster with a maximum speed of 470 km/h compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 236 km/h, a difference of 234 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MFI-15 Safari or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has a longer range at 2,110 km compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the MFI-15 Safari or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has a higher service ceiling at 6,980 meters (22,900 ft) compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 6,706 meters (22,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the MFI-15 Safari or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,500 kg compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the MFI-15 Safari or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 is longer at 26.3 meters compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 7.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the MFI-15 Safari or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 entered service first in 1965, 7 years before the MFI-15 Safari which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MFI-15 Safari or NAMC YS-11?
The MFI-15 Safari has been produced in greater numbers with 462 units compared to 182 units of the NAMC YS-11.