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Il-2 Sturmovik vs Po-2 Mule

Ilyushin Il-2 Sturmovik combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-2 Sturmovik
Polikarpov Po-2 Mule military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Po-2 Mule
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Specifications
Il-2 Sturmovik Po-2 Mule
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin Polikarpov
First flight 2 October 1939 24 June 1927
Year introduced 1941 1929
Number produced 36183 units 33000 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 38.5 m² 33.2 m²
Wingspan 14.6 m 11.4 m
Height 4.2 m 3.1 m
Length 11.7 m 8.2 m
Maximum speed 410 km/h 152 km/h
Operational range 765 km 630 km
Service ceiling 4,525 m 3,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,360 kg 1,350 kg
Empty weight 4,425 kg 770 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,280 kW 1 x 93 kW
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Overview

The Il-2 Sturmovik is a Combat Aircraft built by Ilyushin, while the Po-2 Mule is a Military Training Aircraft by Polikarpov.

The Il-2 Sturmovik reaches 410 km/h — 2.7x the Po-2 Mule's 152 km/h. The Il-2 Sturmovik has an operational range of 765 km vs 630 km for the Po-2 Mule. The Il-2 Sturmovik operates at altitudes up to 4,525 m compared to 3,000 m for the Po-2 Mule. At 6,360 kg MTOW, the Il-2 Sturmovik is 4.7x the Po-2 Mule's 1,350 kg.

The Il-2 Sturmovik has been produced in 36,183 units vs 33,000 for the Po-2 Mule. The Po-2 Mule first flew 12 years before the Il-2 Sturmovik (1927 vs 1939).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Po-2 Mule?
The Il-2 Sturmovik is faster with a maximum speed of 410 km/h compared to the Po-2 Mule's 152 km/h, a difference of 258 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Po-2 Mule?
The Il-2 Sturmovik has a longer range at 765 km compared to the Po-2 Mule's 630 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Po-2 Mule?
The Il-2 Sturmovik has a higher service ceiling at 4,525 meters (14,845 ft) compared to the Po-2 Mule's 3,000 meters (9,842 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Po-2 Mule?
The Il-2 Sturmovik has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,360 kg compared to the Po-2 Mule's 1,350 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Po-2 Mule?
The Il-2 Sturmovik is longer at 11.7 meters compared to the Po-2 Mule's 8.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Po-2 Mule?
The Po-2 Mule entered service first in 1929, 12 years before the Il-2 Sturmovik which entered service in 1941.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-2 Sturmovik or Po-2 Mule?
The Il-2 Sturmovik has been produced in greater numbers with 36,183 units compared to 33,000 units of the Po-2 Mule.