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L-39 Albatros vs Po-2 Mule

L-39 Albatros vs Po-2 Mule at a glance — top speed 750 vs 152 km/h, range 1,100 vs 630 km, max takeoff weight 4,700 vs 1,350 kg, built 2,900 vs 33,000 units.

Aero L-39 Albatros military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-39 Albatros
Polikarpov Po-2 Mule military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Po-2 Mule
Specifications
L-39 Albatros Po-2 Mule
Origin country 🇨🇿 Czechia 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero Polikarpov
First flight 4 November 1968 24 June 1927
Year introduced 1972 1929
Number produced 2900 units 33000 units
Average unit price $1 million --
Wing area 18.8 m² 33.2 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 11.4 m
Height 4.8 m 3.1 m
Length 12.1 m 8.2 m
Maximum speed 750 km/h 152 km/h
Operational range 1,100 km 630 km
Service ceiling 11,500 m 3,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,700 kg 1,350 kg
Empty weight 3,459 kg 770 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,720 kgf 1 x 93 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-39 Albatros or Po-2 Mule?
The L-39 Albatros is faster with a maximum speed of 750 km/h compared to the Po-2 Mule's 152 km/h, a difference of 598 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-39 Albatros or Po-2 Mule?
The L-39 Albatros has a longer range at 1,100 km compared to the Po-2 Mule's 630 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-39 Albatros or Po-2 Mule?
The L-39 Albatros has a higher service ceiling at 11,500 meters (37,729 ft) compared to the Po-2 Mule's 3,000 meters (9,842 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-39 Albatros or Po-2 Mule?
The L-39 Albatros has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,700 kg compared to the Po-2 Mule's 1,350 kg.
Which is larger, the L-39 Albatros or Po-2 Mule?
The L-39 Albatros is longer at 12.1 meters compared to the Po-2 Mule's 8.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the L-39 Albatros or Po-2 Mule?
The Po-2 Mule entered service first in 1929, 43 years before the L-39 Albatros which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-39 Albatros or Po-2 Mule?
The Po-2 Mule has been produced in greater numbers with 33,000 units compared to 2,900 units of the L-39 Albatros.