Cessna T-41 Mescalero vs PAC MFI-17 Mushshak

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Cessna T-41 Mescalero — licensed reference photograph

ATrainer aircraft

Cessna T-41 Mescalero

Primary pilot trainer

Credit

US Air Force · Public domain · Resized · Public domain · Source ↗ · Modified

PAC MFI-17 Mushshak — licensed reference photograph

BTrainer aircraft

PAC MFI-17 Mushshak

Basic training aircraft , Light attack aircraft

Credit

Sergey Ryabtsev modified by FOX 52 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Resized · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source ↗ · Modified

First system

Second system

At a glance

Side by side

Length comparisonOne shared metre scale

Cessna T-41 MescaleroT-41C · Length

8.2 m

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PAC MFI-17 MushshakMFI-17 Mushshak · Length

7 m

Length source ↗

Lengths retain their source configuration and measurement scope.

Measured figures

Head to head

19 of 34 rows sourced on both sides

8.2mT-41C · Length

7mMFI-17 Mushshak · Length

LengthScopes differ

All recorded figures & sources

8.2 m

T-41C · Length

Single source

26 ft 11 in (8.20 m)^[source]

7 m

MFI-17 Mushshak · Length

Single source

Configuration

Details

Cessna T-41 Mescalero and PAC MFI-17 Mushshak configuration
Specification	Cessna T-41 Mescalero	PAC MFI-17 Mushshak
Type	Primary pilot trainer^[source]	Basic training aircraft , Light attack aircraft^[source]
National origin	United States^[source]	Pakistan^[source]
Manufacturer	Cessna^[source]	Pakistan Aeronautical Complex^[source]
Status	In service^[source]

Primary users	United States Air Force United States Army Indonesian Air Force Turkish Air Force^[source]	Pakistan Air Force Turkish Air Force Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force Royal Saudi Air Force Iraqi Air Force^[source]

Number built	T-41A : 230 T-41B : 255 T-41C : 52 T-41D : 299^[source]	535^[source]

Manufactured	1964–1996^[source]	1981–present^[source]

Introduction date	1964^[source]	—

Developed from	Cessna 172 Cessna R172^[source]	Saab Safari^[source]

Capacity	three passengers^[source]	—

Propellers	2-bladed variable-pitch propeller^[source]	2-bladed Hartzell HC-C2YK-4F/FC7666A-2, 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) diameter constant-speed metal propeller^[source]

Alternative designation	T-41 Mescalero^[source]	—

First flight	—	1981^[source]

Airfoil	—	NACA 23012 mod^[source]

Stall speed	—	100 km/h (62 mph, 54 kn)^[source]

Never exceed speed	—	365 km/h (227 mph, 197 kn) at 1,125 kg (2,480 lb)^[source]

g limits	—	+ 4.4 - 1.76 (utility MTOW) + 6 - 2 (aerobatic MTOW)^[source]

Time to altitude	—	1,830 m (6,004 ft) in 9 minutes 18 seconds^[source]

Hardpoints	—	6× under-wing, maximum external load 300 kg (660 lb) total^[source]

Possible loads	—	2× 7.62 mm machine gun pods 2× 75 mm unguided rocket pod (7 rounds) 4× 68 mm unguided rocket pod (7 rounds) 6× wire-guided anti-tank missiles ( ATGMs ) Barq Air To Ground Guided Missiles^[source]

Source measurement	—	As of 2022, there were 477 MFI-15/17/395 in use, making it one of the most commonly used training aircraft in the world.^[source]PAC MFI-17 Mushshak · Lead; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage The MFI-15 Safari and MFI-17 Supporter were created from Saab's adaptation of the MFI-9 Junior for basic training for civil and military operators. In 1968 Saab began work on its MFI-15, based on the MFI-9 but with some design changes. Foremost among the changes in the Saab-built MFI-15 prototype was the 120 kW (160shp) Lycoming IO-320 piston engine. Like the MFI-9, the MFI-15 retained the unusual braced, mid-mounted and slightly forward-swept wing and rearward-hinged canopy, offering good all-around vision. The prototype made its maiden flight on June 11, 1969. Follow-up testing of the MFI-15 resulted in a more powerful IO-360 engine, while the horizontal tail was relocated to prevent it being damaged by thrown up debris. The first flight of this modified form was in February 1971.^[source]PAC MFI-17 Mushshak · Development; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Pakistan has taken delivery of 18 Supporters, while 92 have been assembled locally by PAC from knocked down kits and a further 149 were built locally by PAC. It is named Mushshak ("Proficient") in Pakistani service. In 1981, Pakistan acquired sole manufacturing rights to the Supporter. The development of the MFI-395 in 1995 was initiated by the then-managing director of AMF, Air Cdr Muhammad Younas. The aircraft was built by upgrading the MFI-17 with an advanced 260 hp engine, electrical instruments, dual flight control systems and a Bendix RSA fuel injection system.^[source]PAC MFI-17 Mushshak · Development; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Fitted with an American 260 hp engine, cockpit air conditioning, electrical instruments, and electric/manual elevator and rudder trim, the aircraft has been developed to meet FAR part 23 certification in normal, utility and aerobatics categories. It has a spacious side-by-side cockpit allowing good contact between the pilot and the co-pilot/observer or between the student and the instructor .^[source]PAC MFI-17 Mushshak · Design; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Length: 7 m (23 ft 0 in)^[source]PAC MFI-17 Mushshak · Specifications (MFI-17 Mushshak); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Wingspan: 8.85 m (29 ft 0 in)^[source]PAC MFI-17 Mushshak · Specifications (MFI-17 Mushshak); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Height: 2.6 m (8 ft 6 in)^[source]PAC MFI-17 Mushshak · Specifications (MFI-17 Mushshak); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Wing area: 11.9 m 2 (128 sq ft)^[source]PAC MFI-17 Mushshak · Specifications (MFI-17 Mushshak); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Empty weight: 646 kg (1,424 lb) equipped^[source]PAC MFI-17 Mushshak · Specifications (MFI-17 Mushshak); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Max takeoff weight: 1,200 kg (2,646 lb) normal^[source]PAC MFI-17 Mushshak · Specifications (MFI-17 Mushshak); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage 1,125 kg (2,480 lb) utility 900 kg (1,984 lb) aerobatic^[source]PAC MFI-17 Mushshak · Specifications (MFI-17 Mushshak); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Powerplant: 1 × Textron Lycoming IO-360-A1B6 4-cylinder air-cooled horizontally-opposed piston engine, 149 kW (200 hp)^[source]PAC MFI-17 Mushshak · Specifications (MFI-17 Mushshak); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Propellers: 2-bladed Hartzell HC-C2YK-4F/FC7666A-2, 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) diameter constant-speed metal propeller^[source]PAC MFI-17 Mushshak · Specifications (MFI-17 Mushshak); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Maximum speed: 236 km/h (147 mph, 127 kn) at sea level and 1,125 kg (2,480 lb)^[source]PAC MFI-17 Mushshak · Specifications (MFI-17 Mushshak); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Cruise speed: 210 km/h (130 mph, 110 kn)^[source]PAC MFI-17 Mushshak · Specifications (MFI-17 Mushshak); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Stall speed: 100 km/h (62 mph, 54 kn)^[source]PAC MFI-17 Mushshak · Specifications (MFI-17 Mushshak); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Never exceed speed : 365 km/h (227 mph, 197 kn) at 1,125 kg (2,480 lb)^[source]PAC MFI-17 Mushshak · Specifications (MFI-17 Mushshak); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Endurance: 5 hours 10 minutes at 65% power, at sea level, with 10% fuel reserve^[source]PAC MFI-17 Mushshak · Specifications (MFI-17 Mushshak); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Service ceiling: 4,100 m (13,500 ft)^[source]PAC MFI-17 Mushshak · Specifications (MFI-17 Mushshak); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Rate of climb: 5.2 m/s (1,020 ft/min)^[source]PAC MFI-17 Mushshak · Specifications (MFI-17 Mushshak); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Time to altitude: 1,830 m (6,004 ft) in 9 minutes 18 seconds^[source]PAC MFI-17 Mushshak · Specifications (MFI-17 Mushshak); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Hardpoints: 6× under-wing, maximum external load 300 kg (660 lb) total^[source]PAC MFI-17 Mushshak · Specifications (MFI-17 Mushshak); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Possible loads: 2× 7.62 mm machine gun pods 2× 75 mm unguided rocket pod (7 rounds) 4× 68 mm unguided rocket pod (7 rounds) 6× wire-guided anti-tank missiles ( ATGMs ) Barq Air To Ground Guided Missiles^[source]PAC MFI-17 Mushshak · Specifications (MFI-17 Mushshak); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Source measurement

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As of 2022, there were 477 MFI-15/17/395 in use, making it one of the most commonly used training aircraft in the world.^[source]PAC MFI-17 Mushshak · Lead; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

The MFI-15 Safari and MFI-17 Supporter were created from Saab's adaptation of the MFI-9 Junior for basic training for civil and military operators. In 1968 Saab began work on its MFI-15, based on the MFI-9 but with some design changes. Foremost among the changes in the Saab-built MFI-15 prototype was the 120 kW (160shp) Lycoming IO-320 piston engine. Like the MFI-9, the MFI-15 retained the unusual braced, mid-mounted and slightly forward-swept wing and rearward-hinged canopy, offering good all-around vision. The prototype made its maiden flight on June 11, 1969. Follow-up testing of the MFI-15 resulted in a more powerful IO-360 engine, while the horizontal tail was relocated to prevent it being damaged by thrown up debris. The first flight of this modified form was in February 1971.^[source]PAC MFI-17 Mushshak · Development; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Pakistan has taken delivery of 18 Supporters, while 92 have been assembled locally by PAC from knocked down kits and a further 149 were built locally by PAC. It is named Mushshak ("Proficient") in Pakistani service. In 1981, Pakistan acquired sole manufacturing rights to the Supporter. The development of the MFI-395 in 1995 was initiated by the then-managing director of AMF, Air Cdr Muhammad Younas. The aircraft was built by upgrading the MFI-17 with an advanced 260 hp engine, electrical instruments, dual flight control systems and a Bendix RSA fuel injection system.^[source]PAC MFI-17 Mushshak · Development; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Fitted with an American 260 hp engine, cockpit air conditioning, electrical instruments, and electric/manual elevator and rudder trim, the aircraft has been developed to meet FAR part 23 certification in normal, utility and aerobatics categories. It has a spacious side-by-side cockpit allowing good contact between the pilot and the co-pilot/observer or between the student and the instructor .^[source]PAC MFI-17 Mushshak · Design; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Length: 7 m (23 ft 0 in)^[source]PAC MFI-17 Mushshak · Specifications (MFI-17 Mushshak); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Wingspan: 8.85 m (29 ft 0 in)^[source]PAC MFI-17 Mushshak · Specifications (MFI-17 Mushshak); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Height: 2.6 m (8 ft 6 in)^[source]PAC MFI-17 Mushshak · Specifications (MFI-17 Mushshak); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Wing area: 11.9 m 2 (128 sq ft)^[source]PAC MFI-17 Mushshak · Specifications (MFI-17 Mushshak); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Empty weight: 646 kg (1,424 lb) equipped^[source]PAC MFI-17 Mushshak · Specifications (MFI-17 Mushshak); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Max takeoff weight: 1,200 kg (2,646 lb) normal^[source]PAC MFI-17 Mushshak · Specifications (MFI-17 Mushshak); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

1,125 kg (2,480 lb) utility 900 kg (1,984 lb) aerobatic^[source]PAC MFI-17 Mushshak · Specifications (MFI-17 Mushshak); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Powerplant: 1 × Textron Lycoming IO-360-A1B6 4-cylinder air-cooled horizontally-opposed piston engine, 149 kW (200 hp)^[source]PAC MFI-17 Mushshak · Specifications (MFI-17 Mushshak); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Propellers: 2-bladed Hartzell HC-C2YK-4F/FC7666A-2, 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) diameter constant-speed metal propeller^[source]PAC MFI-17 Mushshak · Specifications (MFI-17 Mushshak); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Maximum speed: 236 km/h (147 mph, 127 kn) at sea level and 1,125 kg (2,480 lb)^[source]PAC MFI-17 Mushshak · Specifications (MFI-17 Mushshak); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Cruise speed: 210 km/h (130 mph, 110 kn)^[source]PAC MFI-17 Mushshak · Specifications (MFI-17 Mushshak); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Stall speed: 100 km/h (62 mph, 54 kn)^[source]PAC MFI-17 Mushshak · Specifications (MFI-17 Mushshak); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Never exceed speed : 365 km/h (227 mph, 197 kn) at 1,125 kg (2,480 lb)^[source]PAC MFI-17 Mushshak · Specifications (MFI-17 Mushshak); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Endurance: 5 hours 10 minutes at 65% power, at sea level, with 10% fuel reserve^[source]PAC MFI-17 Mushshak · Specifications (MFI-17 Mushshak); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Service ceiling: 4,100 m (13,500 ft)^[source]PAC MFI-17 Mushshak · Specifications (MFI-17 Mushshak); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Rate of climb: 5.2 m/s (1,020 ft/min)^[source]PAC MFI-17 Mushshak · Specifications (MFI-17 Mushshak); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Time to altitude: 1,830 m (6,004 ft) in 9 minutes 18 seconds^[source]PAC MFI-17 Mushshak · Specifications (MFI-17 Mushshak); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Hardpoints: 6× under-wing, maximum external load 300 kg (660 lb) total^[source]PAC MFI-17 Mushshak · Specifications (MFI-17 Mushshak); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Possible loads: 2× 7.62 mm machine gun pods 2× 75 mm unguided rocket pod (7 rounds) 4× 68 mm unguided rocket pod (7 rounds) 6× wire-guided anti-tank missiles ( ATGMs ) Barq Air To Ground Guided Missiles^[source]PAC MFI-17 Mushshak · Specifications (MFI-17 Mushshak); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage