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MB-326K vs Po-2 Mule

MB-326K vs Po-2 Mule at a glance — top speed 806 vs 152 km/h, range 1,850 vs 630 km, max takeoff weight 3,765 vs 1,350 kg, built 800 vs 33,000 units.

Aermacchi MB-326K military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 MB-326K
Polikarpov Po-2 Mule military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Po-2 Mule
Specifications
MB-326K Po-2 Mule
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi Polikarpov
First flight 10 December 1957 24 June 1927
Year introduced 1962 1929
Number produced 800 units 33000 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.0 m² 33.2 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m 11.4 m
Height 3.7 m 3.1 m
Length 10.7 m 8.2 m
Maximum speed 806 km/h 152 km/h
Operational range 1,850 km 630 km
Service ceiling 12,497 m 3,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,765 kg 1,350 kg
Empty weight 2,237 kg 770 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 1 x 93 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MB-326K or Po-2 Mule?
The MB-326K is faster with a maximum speed of 806 km/h compared to the Po-2 Mule's 152 km/h, a difference of 654 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MB-326K or Po-2 Mule?
The MB-326K has a longer range at 1,850 km compared to the Po-2 Mule's 630 km.
Which can fly higher, the MB-326K or Po-2 Mule?
The MB-326K has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the Po-2 Mule's 3,000 meters (9,842 ft).
Which is heavier, the MB-326K or Po-2 Mule?
The MB-326K has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,765 kg compared to the Po-2 Mule's 1,350 kg.
Which is larger, the MB-326K or Po-2 Mule?
The MB-326K is longer at 10.7 meters compared to the Po-2 Mule's 8.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the MB-326K or Po-2 Mule?
The Po-2 Mule entered service first in 1929, 33 years before the MB-326K which entered service in 1962.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MB-326K or Po-2 Mule?
The Po-2 Mule has been produced in greater numbers with 33,000 units compared to 800 units of the MB-326K.