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DHC-1 Chipmunk vs Po-2 Mule

DHC-1 Chipmunk vs Po-2 Mule at a glance — top speed 222 vs 152 km/h, range 417 vs 630 km, max takeoff weight 998 vs 1,350 kg, built 1,284 vs 33,000 units.

De Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-1 Chipmunk
Polikarpov Po-2 Mule military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Po-2 Mule
Specifications
DHC-1 Chipmunk Po-2 Mule
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland Canada Polikarpov
First flight 22 May 1946 24 June 1927
Year introduced 1946 1929
Number produced 1284 units 33000 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 16.0 m² 33.2 m²
Wingspan 10.5 m 11.4 m
Height 2.2 m 3.1 m
Length 7.8 m 8.2 m
Maximum speed 222 km/h 152 km/h
Operational range 417 km 630 km
Service ceiling 4,816 m 3,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 998 kg 1,350 kg
Empty weight 688 kg 770 kg
Total thrust 1 x 108 kW 1 x 93 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the DHC-1 Chipmunk or Po-2 Mule?
The DHC-1 Chipmunk is faster with a maximum speed of 222 km/h compared to the Po-2 Mule's 152 km/h, a difference of 70 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DHC-1 Chipmunk or Po-2 Mule?
The Po-2 Mule has a longer range at 630 km compared to the DHC-1 Chipmunk's 417 km.
Which can fly higher, the DHC-1 Chipmunk or Po-2 Mule?
The DHC-1 Chipmunk has a higher service ceiling at 4,816 meters (15,800 ft) compared to the Po-2 Mule's 3,000 meters (9,842 ft).
Which is heavier, the DHC-1 Chipmunk or Po-2 Mule?
The Po-2 Mule has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,350 kg compared to the DHC-1 Chipmunk's 998 kg.
Which is larger, the DHC-1 Chipmunk or Po-2 Mule?
The Po-2 Mule is longer at 8.2 meters compared to the DHC-1 Chipmunk's 7.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the DHC-1 Chipmunk or Po-2 Mule?
The Po-2 Mule entered service first in 1929, 17 years before the DHC-1 Chipmunk which entered service in 1946.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DHC-1 Chipmunk or Po-2 Mule?
The Po-2 Mule has been produced in greater numbers with 33,000 units compared to 1,284 units of the DHC-1 Chipmunk.