Saab MFI-15 Safari
Saab · Sweden · first flew 1969 · light aircraft
The Saab MFI-15 Safari is a Swedish two-seat trainer and light utility aircraft designed to serve both the civil and military training markets, offering a modern cockpit layout and military-compatible hardpoints in a straightforward low-wing design.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- side-by-side two-seat trainer with bubble canopy giving excellent all-round visibility
- low-wing monoplane with fixed tricycle undercarriage
- hardpoints under the wings for a light military trainer role
A compact, clean low-wing trainer with a distinctive bubble canopy providing panoramic visibility; the fixed tricycle gear and moderate aspect ratio wing give it a workmanlike appearance typical of Scandinavian light aircraft design.
Specifications
- The Saab MFI-15 Safari has a length of 7 m (23 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.85 m (29 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 260 km/h (162 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Developed by Malmö Flygindustri (MFI) before acquisition by Saab, the MFI-15 first flew in 1969 and was subsequently marketed by Saab as the Safari. It found customers as a primary trainer and was offered in a more capable MFI-17 Supporter variant with additional military equipment.
Variants
The MFI-17 Supporter is the dedicated military trainer variant with increased weapons capability; the Safari served both civil flying schools and air forces as a primary trainer.
Where you'll see it
Operated by several Scandinavian flying clubs and military training organisations; significant numbers were exported to Pakistan, Denmark, and Norway, where the Supporter served as the primary military trainer.
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