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Hawk vs Po-2 Mule

Hawk vs Po-2 Mule at a glance — top speed 1,028 vs 152 km/h, range 2,520 vs 630 km, max takeoff weight 8,340 vs 1,350 kg, built 1,000 vs 33,000 units.

British Aerospace Hawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Hawk
Polikarpov Po-2 Mule military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Po-2 Mule
Specifications
Hawk Po-2 Mule
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer British Aerospace Polikarpov
First flight 21 August 1974 24 June 1927
Year introduced 1976 1929
Number produced 1000 units 33000 units
Average unit price $18 million --
Wing area 16.7 m² 33.2 m²
Wingspan 9.4 m 11.4 m
Height 4.1 m 3.1 m
Length 11.9 m 8.2 m
Maximum speed 1028 km/h 152 km/h
Operational range 2,520 km 630 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 3,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,340 kg 1,350 kg
Empty weight 3,635 kg 770 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,420 kgf 1 x 93 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hawk or Po-2 Mule?
The Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,028 km/h compared to the Po-2 Mule's 152 km/h, a difference of 876 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawk or Po-2 Mule?
The Hawk has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the Po-2 Mule's 630 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawk or Po-2 Mule?
The Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the Po-2 Mule's 3,000 meters (9,842 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hawk or Po-2 Mule?
The Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,340 kg compared to the Po-2 Mule's 1,350 kg.
Which is larger, the Hawk or Po-2 Mule?
The Hawk is longer at 11.8 meters compared to the Po-2 Mule's 8.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Hawk or Po-2 Mule?
The Po-2 Mule entered service first in 1929, 47 years before the Hawk which entered service in 1976.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hawk or Po-2 Mule?
The Po-2 Mule has been produced in greater numbers with 33,000 units compared to 1,000 units of the Hawk.