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Pe-2 Buck vs Po-2 Mule

Petlyakov Pe-2 Buck bombers side profile drawing
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Polikarpov Po-2 Mule military training aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
Pe-2 Buck Po-2 Mule
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Petlyakov Polikarpov
First flight 22 December 1939 24 June 1927
Year introduced 1941 1929
Number produced 11430 units 33000 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 40.5 m² 33.2 m²
Wingspan 17.2 m 11.4 m
Height 3.4 m 3.1 m
Length 12.7 m 8.2 m
Maximum speed 540 km/h 152 km/h
Operational range 1,315 km 630 km
Service ceiling 8,800 m 3,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,520 kg 1,350 kg
Empty weight 5,950 kg 770 kg
Total thrust 2 x 820 kW 1 x 93 kW
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Overview

The Pe-2 Buck is a Bombers built by Petlyakov, while the Po-2 Mule is a Military Training Aircraft by Polikarpov.

The Pe-2 Buck reaches 540 km/h — 3.6x the Po-2 Mule's 152 km/h. The Pe-2 Buck has an operational range of 1,315 km vs 630 km for the Po-2 Mule. The Pe-2 Buck operates at altitudes up to 8,800 m compared to 3,000 m for the Po-2 Mule. At 8,520 kg MTOW, the Pe-2 Buck is 6.3x the Po-2 Mule's 1,350 kg.

The Pe-2 Buck has been produced in 11,430 units vs 33,000 for the Po-2 Mule. The Po-2 Mule first flew 12 years before the Pe-2 Buck (1927 vs 1939).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Pe-2 Buck or Po-2 Mule?
The Pe-2 Buck is faster with a maximum speed of 540 km/h compared to the Po-2 Mule's 152 km/h, a difference of 388 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Pe-2 Buck or Po-2 Mule?
The Pe-2 Buck has a longer range at 1,315 km compared to the Po-2 Mule's 630 km.
Which can fly higher, the Pe-2 Buck or Po-2 Mule?
The Pe-2 Buck has a higher service ceiling at 8,800 meters (28,871 ft) compared to the Po-2 Mule's 3,000 meters (9,842 ft).
Which is heavier, the Pe-2 Buck or Po-2 Mule?
The Pe-2 Buck has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,520 kg compared to the Po-2 Mule's 1,350 kg.
Which is larger, the Pe-2 Buck or Po-2 Mule?
The Pe-2 Buck is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the Po-2 Mule's 8.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Pe-2 Buck or Po-2 Mule?
The Po-2 Mule entered service first in 1929, 12 years before the Pe-2 Buck which entered service in 1941.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Pe-2 Buck or Po-2 Mule?
The Po-2 Mule has been produced in greater numbers with 33,000 units compared to 11,430 units of the Pe-2 Buck.