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IAR-823 vs Po-2 Mule

IAR-823 vs Po-2 Mule at a glance — top speed 310 vs 152 km/h, range 1,800 vs 630 km, max takeoff weight 1,500 vs 1,350 kg, built 80 vs 33,000 units.

IAR-823 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇴 IAR-823
Polikarpov Po-2 Mule military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Po-2 Mule
Specifications
IAR-823 Po-2 Mule
Origin country 🇷🇴 Romania 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer IAR Polikarpov
First flight 10 June 1973 24 June 1927
Year introduced 1974 1929
Number produced 80 units 33000 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 15.0 m² 33.2 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 11.4 m
Height 2.5 m 3.1 m
Length 8.2 m 8.2 m
Maximum speed 310 km/h 152 km/h
Operational range 1,800 km 630 km
Service ceiling 5,600 m 3,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,500 kg 1,350 kg
Empty weight 900 kg 770 kg
Total thrust 1 x 216 kW 1 x 93 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAR-823 or Po-2 Mule?
The IAR-823 is faster with a maximum speed of 310 km/h compared to the Po-2 Mule's 152 km/h, a difference of 158 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAR-823 or Po-2 Mule?
The IAR-823 has a longer range at 1,800 km compared to the Po-2 Mule's 630 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAR-823 or Po-2 Mule?
The IAR-823 has a higher service ceiling at 5,600 meters (18,372 ft) compared to the Po-2 Mule's 3,000 meters (9,842 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAR-823 or Po-2 Mule?
The IAR-823 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,500 kg compared to the Po-2 Mule's 1,350 kg.
Which is larger, the IAR-823 or Po-2 Mule?
Both the IAR-823 and Po-2 Mule are 8.2 meters long.
Which entered service first, the IAR-823 or Po-2 Mule?
The Po-2 Mule entered service first in 1929, 45 years before the IAR-823 which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IAR-823 or Po-2 Mule?
The Po-2 Mule has been produced in greater numbers with 33,000 units compared to 80 units of the IAR-823.