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JL-9 vs Po-2 Mule

JL-9 vs Po-2 Mule at a glance — top speed 1,100 vs 152 km/h, range 863 vs 630 km, max takeoff weight 9,800 vs 1,350 kg, built 13 vs 33,000 units.

Guizhou JL-9 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 JL-9
Polikarpov Po-2 Mule military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Po-2 Mule
Specifications
JL-9 Po-2 Mule
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Guizhou Polikarpov
First flight 13 December 2003 24 June 1927
Year introduced 2013 1929
Number produced 13 units 33000 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 24.9 m² 33.2 m²
Wingspan 8.3 m 11.4 m
Height 4.1 m 3.1 m
Length 14.6 m 8.2 m
Maximum speed 1100 km/h 152 km/h
Operational range 863 km 630 km
Service ceiling 16,000 m 3,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,800 kg 1,350 kg
Empty weight 7,800 kg 770 kg
Total thrust 1 x 4,497 kgf 1 x 93 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the JL-9 or Po-2 Mule?
The JL-9 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,100 km/h compared to the Po-2 Mule's 152 km/h, a difference of 948 km/h.
Which has longer range, the JL-9 or Po-2 Mule?
The JL-9 has a longer range at 863 km compared to the Po-2 Mule's 630 km.
Which can fly higher, the JL-9 or Po-2 Mule?
The JL-9 has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the Po-2 Mule's 3,000 meters (9,842 ft).
Which is heavier, the JL-9 or Po-2 Mule?
The JL-9 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,800 kg compared to the Po-2 Mule's 1,350 kg.
Which is larger, the JL-9 or Po-2 Mule?
The JL-9 is longer at 14.6 meters compared to the Po-2 Mule's 8.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the JL-9 or Po-2 Mule?
The Po-2 Mule entered service first in 1929, 84 years before the JL-9 which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JL-9 or Po-2 Mule?
The Po-2 Mule has been produced in greater numbers with 33,000 units compared to 13 units of the JL-9.