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HTT-40 vs Po-2 Mule

HTT-40 vs Po-2 Mule at a glance — top speed 450 vs 152 km/h, range 1,000 vs 630 km, max takeoff weight 2,800 vs 1,350 kg, built 2 vs 33,000 units.

HAL HTT-40 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HTT-40
Polikarpov Po-2 Mule military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Po-2 Mule
Specifications
HTT-40 Po-2 Mule
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL Polikarpov
First flight 1 June 2016 24 June 1927
Year introduced 2026 1929
Number produced 2 units 33000 units
Average unit price $12.1 million --
Wing area -- m² 33.2 m²
Wingspan 11.0 m 11.4 m
Height -- m 3.1 m
Length -- m 8.2 m
Maximum speed 450 km/h 152 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 630 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 3,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,800 kg 1,350 kg
Empty weight 2,000 kg 770 kg
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW 1 x 93 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HTT-40 or Po-2 Mule?
The HTT-40 is faster with a maximum speed of 450 km/h compared to the Po-2 Mule's 152 km/h, a difference of 298 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HTT-40 or Po-2 Mule?
The HTT-40 has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the Po-2 Mule's 630 km.
Which can fly higher, the HTT-40 or Po-2 Mule?
The HTT-40 has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the Po-2 Mule's 3,000 meters (9,842 ft).
Which is heavier, the HTT-40 or Po-2 Mule?
The HTT-40 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,800 kg compared to the Po-2 Mule's 1,350 kg.
Which entered service first, the HTT-40 or Po-2 Mule?
The Po-2 Mule entered service first in 1929, 97 years before the HTT-40 which entered service in 2026.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HTT-40 or Po-2 Mule?
The Po-2 Mule has been produced in greater numbers with 33,000 units compared to 2 units of the HTT-40.