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I-22 Iryda vs Po-2 Mule

I-22 Iryda vs Po-2 Mule at a glance — top speed 940 vs 152 km/h, range 1,200 vs 630 km, max takeoff weight 7,500 vs 1,350 kg, built 17 vs 33,000 units.

PZL Mielec I-22 Iryda military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 I-22 Iryda
Polikarpov Po-2 Mule military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Po-2 Mule
Specifications
I-22 Iryda Po-2 Mule
Origin country 🇵🇱 Poland 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer PZL Mielec Polikarpov
First flight 3 March 1985 24 June 1927
Year introduced 1992 1929
Number produced 17 units 33000 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.9 m² 33.2 m²
Wingspan 9.6 m 11.4 m
Height 4.3 m 3.1 m
Length 13.2 m 8.2 m
Maximum speed 940 km/h 152 km/h
Operational range 1,200 km 630 km
Service ceiling 13,700 m 3,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg 1,350 kg
Empty weight 4,600 kg 770 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,499 kgf 1 x 93 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the I-22 Iryda or Po-2 Mule?
The I-22 Iryda is faster with a maximum speed of 940 km/h compared to the Po-2 Mule's 152 km/h, a difference of 788 km/h.
Which has longer range, the I-22 Iryda or Po-2 Mule?
The I-22 Iryda has a longer range at 1,200 km compared to the Po-2 Mule's 630 km.
Which can fly higher, the I-22 Iryda or Po-2 Mule?
The I-22 Iryda has a higher service ceiling at 13,700 meters (44,947 ft) compared to the Po-2 Mule's 3,000 meters (9,842 ft).
Which is heavier, the I-22 Iryda or Po-2 Mule?
The I-22 Iryda has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,500 kg compared to the Po-2 Mule's 1,350 kg.
Which is larger, the I-22 Iryda or Po-2 Mule?
The I-22 Iryda is longer at 13.2 meters compared to the Po-2 Mule's 8.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the I-22 Iryda or Po-2 Mule?
The Po-2 Mule entered service first in 1929, 63 years before the I-22 Iryda which entered service in 1992.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the I-22 Iryda or Po-2 Mule?
The Po-2 Mule has been produced in greater numbers with 33,000 units compared to 17 units of the I-22 Iryda.