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G 115E · Length
Single source7.79 m (25 ft 7 in)[source]
MFI-17 Mushshak · Length
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Grob G 115 | PAC MFI-17 Mushshak |
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| Type | Basic trainer[source] | Basic training aircraft , Light attack aircraft[source] |
| Manufacturer | Grob Aircraft[source] | Pakistan Aeronautical Complex[source] |
| Status | active[source] | In service[source] |
| Primary users | Royal Air Force Egyptian Air Force Finnish Air Force Royal Navy Army Air Corps (UK)[source] |
7 m (23 ft 0 in)[source]
Cruise; G 115E · long range cruising speed
Single sourceMaximum; G 115E · Maximum speed
Single source250 km/h (160 mph, 130 kn)[source]
178 km/h (111 mph, 96 kn) (long range cruising speed)[source]
Cruise; MFI-17 Mushshak · Cruise speed
Single sourceMaximum; MFI-17 Mushshak · at sea level and 1,125 kg (2,480 lb)
Single sourceG 115E · 45% power at FL 80, 45 min reserves
Single source1,150 km (710 mi, 620 nmi) (45% power at FL 80, 45 min reserves)[source]
G 115E · 1 × Lycoming AEIO-360-B1F/B 4-cylinder air-cooled horizontally-opposed piston engine
Single source1 × Lycoming AEIO-360-B1F/B 4-cylinder air-cooled horizontally-opposed piston engine, 130 kW (180 hp)[source]
MFI-17 Mushshak · 1 × Textron Lycoming IO-360-A1B6 4-cylinder air-cooled horizontally-opposed piston engine
Single source1 × Textron Lycoming IO-360-A1B6 4-cylinder air-cooled horizontally-opposed piston engine, 149 kW (200 hp)[source]
MFI-17 Mushshak · at 65% power, at sea level, with 10% fuel reserve
Single source5 hours 10 minutes at 65% power, at sea level, with 10% fuel reserve[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
Pakistan Air Force Turkish Air Force Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force Royal Saudi Air Force Iraqi Air Force[source] |
| Manufactured | 1985–present[source] | 1981–present[source] |
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| Introduction date | 1999[source] | — |
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| First flight | November 1985[source] | 1981[source] |
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| Fuel capacity | 143 L (31 imp gal; 38 US gal) usable[source] | — |
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| Aspect ratio | 8.2:1[source] | — |
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| Airfoil | Eppler 696[source] | NACA 23012 mod[source] |
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| Propellers | 3-bladed Hoffmann HO-V343K-V/183GY Constant-speed propeller , 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) diameter[source] | 2-bladed Hartzell HC-C2YK-4F/FC7666A-2, 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) diameter constant-speed metal propeller[source] |
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| Stall speed | 91 km/h (57 mph, 49 kn) (60 degree flap)[source] | 100 km/h (62 mph, 54 kn)[source] |
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| Never exceed speed | 341 km/h (212 mph, 184 kn)[source] | 365 km/h (227 mph, 197 kn) at 1,125 kg (2,480 lb)[source] |
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| g limits | + 6.0/ - 3.0[source] | + 4.4 - 1.76 (utility MTOW) + 6 - 2 (aerobatic MTOW)[source] |
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| Country of origin | Deutschland[source]Country of design · Entwurfsland | — |
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| National origin | — | Pakistan[source] |
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| Number built | — | 535[source] |
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| Developed from | — | Saab Safari[source] |
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| Time to altitude | — | 1,830 m (6,004 ft) in 9 minutes 18 seconds[source] |
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| Hardpoints | — | 6× under-wing, maximum external load 300 kg (660 lb) total[source] |
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| 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] |
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| 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 |
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