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Kawasaki T-4 vs Po-2 Mule

Kawasaki T-4 vs Po-2 Mule at a glance — top speed 1,038 vs 152 km/h, range 1,668 vs 630 km, max takeoff weight 7,500 vs 1,350 kg, built 200 vs 33,000 units.

Kawasaki T-4 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Kawasaki T-4
Polikarpov Po-2 Mule military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Po-2 Mule
Specifications
Kawasaki T-4 Po-2 Mule
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Kawasaki Polikarpov
First flight 29 July 1985 24 June 1927
Year introduced 1988 1929
Number produced 200 units 33000 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 21.0 m² 33.2 m²
Wingspan 9.9 m 11.4 m
Height 4.6 m 3.1 m
Length 13.0 m 8.2 m
Maximum speed 1038 km/h 152 km/h
Operational range 1,668 km 630 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 3,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg 1,350 kg
Empty weight 3,790 kg 770 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,597 kgf 1 x 93 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Kawasaki T-4 or Po-2 Mule?
The Kawasaki T-4 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,038 km/h compared to the Po-2 Mule's 152 km/h, a difference of 886 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Kawasaki T-4 or Po-2 Mule?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a longer range at 1,668 km compared to the Po-2 Mule's 630 km.
Which can fly higher, the Kawasaki T-4 or Po-2 Mule?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the Po-2 Mule's 3,000 meters (9,842 ft).
Which is heavier, the Kawasaki T-4 or Po-2 Mule?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,500 kg compared to the Po-2 Mule's 1,350 kg.
Which is larger, the Kawasaki T-4 or Po-2 Mule?
The Kawasaki T-4 is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the Po-2 Mule's 8.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Kawasaki T-4 or Po-2 Mule?
The Po-2 Mule entered service first in 1929, 59 years before the Kawasaki T-4 which entered service in 1988.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kawasaki T-4 or Po-2 Mule?
The Po-2 Mule has been produced in greater numbers with 33,000 units compared to 200 units of the Kawasaki T-4.