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Pilatus PC-9 vs Po-2 Mule

Pilatus PC-9 vs Po-2 Mule at a glance — top speed 593 vs 152 km/h, range 1,537 vs 630 km, max takeoff weight 3,200 vs 1,350 kg, built 265 vs 33,000 units.

Pilatus PC-9 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-9
Polikarpov Po-2 Mule military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Po-2 Mule
Specifications
Pilatus PC-9 Po-2 Mule
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus Polikarpov
First flight 7 May 1984 24 June 1927
Year introduced 1987 1929
Number produced 265 units 33000 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 16.3 m² 33.2 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 11.4 m
Height 3.3 m 3.1 m
Length 10.2 m 8.2 m
Maximum speed 593 km/h 152 km/h
Operational range 1,537 km 630 km
Service ceiling 11,600 m 3,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,200 kg 1,350 kg
Empty weight 1,781 kg 770 kg
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW 1 x 93 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Pilatus PC-9 or Po-2 Mule?
The Pilatus PC-9 is faster with a maximum speed of 593 km/h compared to the Po-2 Mule's 152 km/h, a difference of 441 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Pilatus PC-9 or Po-2 Mule?
The Pilatus PC-9 has a longer range at 1,537 km compared to the Po-2 Mule's 630 km.
Which can fly higher, the Pilatus PC-9 or Po-2 Mule?
The Pilatus PC-9 has a higher service ceiling at 11,600 meters (38,057 ft) compared to the Po-2 Mule's 3,000 meters (9,842 ft).
Which is heavier, the Pilatus PC-9 or Po-2 Mule?
The Pilatus PC-9 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,200 kg compared to the Po-2 Mule's 1,350 kg.
Which is larger, the Pilatus PC-9 or Po-2 Mule?
The Pilatus PC-9 is longer at 10.2 meters compared to the Po-2 Mule's 8.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Pilatus PC-9 or Po-2 Mule?
The Po-2 Mule entered service first in 1929, 58 years before the Pilatus PC-9 which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Pilatus PC-9 or Po-2 Mule?
The Po-2 Mule has been produced in greater numbers with 33,000 units compared to 265 units of the Pilatus PC-9.