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MFI-15 Safari vs Zlin Z 43

MFI-15 Safari vs Zlin Z 43 at a glance — top speed 236 vs 235 km/h, range 700 vs 610 km, max takeoff weight 1,250 vs 1,350 kg, built 462 vs 144 units.

Saab MFI-15 Safari military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 MFI-15 Safari
Zlin Z 43 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Zlin Z 43
Specifications
MFI-15 Safari Zlin Z 43
Origin country 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Saab Zlin
First flight 11 July 1969 10 December 1968
Year introduced 1972 1972
Number produced 462 units 144 units
Average unit price -- $100K
Wing area 11.9 m² 14.5 m²
Wingspan 8.9 m 9.8 m
Height 2.6 m 2.9 m
Length 7.2 m 7.8 m
Maximum speed 236 km/h 235 km/h
Operational range 700 km 610 km
Service ceiling 6,706 m 3,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,250 kg 1,350 kg
Empty weight 760 kg 730 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 1 x 160 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MFI-15 Safari or Zlin Z 43?
The MFI-15 Safari is faster with a maximum speed of 236 km/h compared to the Zlin Z 43's 235 km/h, a difference of 1 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MFI-15 Safari or Zlin Z 43?
The MFI-15 Safari has a longer range at 700 km compared to the Zlin Z 43's 610 km.
Which can fly higher, the MFI-15 Safari or Zlin Z 43?
The MFI-15 Safari has a higher service ceiling at 6,706 meters (22,001 ft) compared to the Zlin Z 43's 3,800 meters (12,467 ft).
Which is heavier, the MFI-15 Safari or Zlin Z 43?
The Zlin Z 43 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,350 kg compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the MFI-15 Safari or Zlin Z 43?
The Zlin Z 43 is longer at 7.8 meters compared to the MFI-15 Safari's 7.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the MFI-15 Safari or Zlin Z 43?
The Zlin Z 43 entered service first in 1972, 0 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 43?
The MFI-15 Safari has been produced in greater numbers with 462 units compared to 144 units of the Zlin Z 43.