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M-346 Master vs Po-2 Mule

M-346 Master vs Po-2 Mule at a glance — top speed 1,092 vs 152 km/h, range 1,925 vs 630 km, max takeoff weight 9,500 vs 1,350 kg, built 92 vs 33,000 units.

Aermacchi M-346 Master military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 M-346 Master
Polikarpov Po-2 Mule military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Po-2 Mule
Specifications
M-346 Master Po-2 Mule
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi Polikarpov
First flight 15 July 2004 24 June 1927
Year introduced 2015 1929
Number produced 92 units 33000 units
Average unit price $40 million --
Wing area 23.5 m² 33.2 m²
Wingspan 9.7 m 11.4 m
Height 4.8 m 3.1 m
Length 11.5 m 8.2 m
Maximum speed 1092 km/h 152 km/h
Operational range 1,925 km 630 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 3,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,500 kg 1,350 kg
Empty weight 4,610 kg 770 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,835 kgf 1 x 93 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M-346 Master or Po-2 Mule?
The M-346 Master is faster with a maximum speed of 1,092 km/h compared to the Po-2 Mule's 152 km/h, a difference of 940 km/h.
Which has longer range, the M-346 Master or Po-2 Mule?
The M-346 Master has a longer range at 1,925 km compared to the Po-2 Mule's 630 km.
Which can fly higher, the M-346 Master or Po-2 Mule?
The M-346 Master has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the Po-2 Mule's 3,000 meters (9,842 ft).
Which is heavier, the M-346 Master or Po-2 Mule?
The M-346 Master has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,500 kg compared to the Po-2 Mule's 1,350 kg.
Which is larger, the M-346 Master or Po-2 Mule?
The M-346 Master is longer at 11.5 meters compared to the Po-2 Mule's 8.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the M-346 Master or Po-2 Mule?
The Po-2 Mule entered service first in 1929, 86 years before the M-346 Master which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-346 Master or Po-2 Mule?
The Po-2 Mule has been produced in greater numbers with 33,000 units compared to 92 units of the M-346 Master.