MFI-15 Safari vs Zlin Z 42
MFI-15 Safari vs Zlin Z 42 at a glance — top speed 236 vs 230 km/h, range 700 vs 530 km, max takeoff weight 1,250 vs 920 kg, built 462 vs 57 units.
Specifications
|
MFI-15 Safari |
Zlin Z 42 |
| Origin country |
🇸🇪 Sweden |
🇨🇿 Czechia |
| Category |
Military Training Aircraft |
Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
Saab |
Zlin |
| First flight |
11 July 1969 |
17 October 1967 |
| Year introduced |
1972 |
1970 |
| Number produced |
462 units |
57 units |
| Average unit price |
-- |
-- |
| Wing area |
11.9 m² |
13.2 m² |
| Wingspan |
8.9 m |
9.1 m |
| Height |
2.6 m |
2.7 m |
| Length |
7.2 m |
7.1 m |
| Maximum speed |
236 km/h |
230 km/h |
| Operational range |
700 km |
530 km |
| Service ceiling |
6,706 m |
5,500 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
1,250 kg |
920 kg |
| Empty weight |
760 kg |
600 kg |
| Total thrust |
1 x 194 kW
|
1 x 134 kW
|
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Which is faster, the MFI-15 Safari or Zlin Z 42?
The MFI-15 Safari is faster with a maximum speed of 236 km/h compared to the Zlin Z 42's 230 km/h, a difference of 6 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MFI-15 Safari or Zlin Z 42?
The MFI-15 Safari has a longer range at 700 km compared to the Zlin Z 42's 530 km.
Which can fly higher, the MFI-15 Safari or Zlin Z 42?
The MFI-15 Safari has a higher service ceiling at 6,706 meters (22,001 ft) compared to the Zlin Z 42's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the MFI-15 Safari or Zlin Z 42?
The MFI-15 Safari has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,250 kg compared to the Zlin Z 42's 920 kg.
Which is larger, the MFI-15 Safari or Zlin Z 42?
The MFI-15 Safari is longer at 7.2 meters compared to the Zlin Z 42's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the MFI-15 Safari or Zlin Z 42?
The Zlin Z 42 entered service first in 1970, 2 years before the MFI-15 Safari which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MFI-15 Safari or Zlin Z 42?
The MFI-15 Safari has been produced in greater numbers with 462 units compared to 57 units of the Zlin Z 42.
