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Aermacchi M-345 vs Po-2 Mule

Aermacchi M-345 vs Po-2 Mule at a glance — top speed 740 vs 152 km/h, range 1,410 vs 630 km, max takeoff weight 4,100 vs 1,350 kg, built 4 vs 33,000 units.

Aermacchi M-345 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 Aermacchi M-345
Polikarpov Po-2 Mule military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Po-2 Mule
Specifications
Aermacchi M-345 Po-2 Mule
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi Polikarpov
First flight 29 December 2016 24 June 1927
Year introduced 2020 1929
Number produced 4 units 33000 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 12.6 m² 33.2 m²
Wingspan 8.5 m 11.4 m
Height 3.7 m 3.1 m
Length 9.9 m 8.2 m
Maximum speed 740 km/h 152 km/h
Operational range 1,410 km 630 km
Service ceiling 12,190 m 3,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,100 kg 1,350 kg
Empty weight 2,300 kg 770 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,447 kgf 1 x 93 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Aermacchi M-345 or Po-2 Mule?
The Aermacchi M-345 is faster with a maximum speed of 740 km/h compared to the Po-2 Mule's 152 km/h, a difference of 588 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Aermacchi M-345 or Po-2 Mule?
The Aermacchi M-345 has a longer range at 1,410 km compared to the Po-2 Mule's 630 km.
Which can fly higher, the Aermacchi M-345 or Po-2 Mule?
The Aermacchi M-345 has a higher service ceiling at 12,190 meters (39,993 ft) compared to the Po-2 Mule's 3,000 meters (9,842 ft).
Which is heavier, the Aermacchi M-345 or Po-2 Mule?
The Aermacchi M-345 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,100 kg compared to the Po-2 Mule's 1,350 kg.
Which is larger, the Aermacchi M-345 or Po-2 Mule?
The Aermacchi M-345 is longer at 9.8 meters compared to the Po-2 Mule's 8.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Aermacchi M-345 or Po-2 Mule?
The Po-2 Mule entered service first in 1929, 91 years before the Aermacchi M-345 which entered service in 2020.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Aermacchi M-345 or Po-2 Mule?
The Po-2 Mule has been produced in greater numbers with 33,000 units compared to 4 units of the Aermacchi M-345.