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Po-2 Mule vs PZL-130 Orlik

Po-2 Mule vs PZL-130 Orlik at a glance — top speed 152 vs 550 km/h, range 630 vs 2,200 km, max takeoff weight 1,350 vs 2,950 kg, built 33,000 vs 59 units.

Polikarpov Po-2 Mule military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Po-2 Mule
PZL-130 Orlik military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 PZL-130 Orlik
Specifications
Po-2 Mule PZL-130 Orlik
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Polikarpov PZL
First flight 24 June 1927 24 October 1983
Year introduced 1929 1994
Number produced 33000 units 59 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 33.2 m² 14.6 m²
Wingspan 11.4 m 10.0 m
Height 3.1 m 3.5 m
Length 8.2 m 9.3 m
Maximum speed 152 km/h 550 km/h
Operational range 630 km 2,200 km
Service ceiling 3,000 m 10,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,350 kg 2,950 kg
Empty weight 770 kg 1,825 kg
Total thrust 1 x 93 kW 1 x 559 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Po-2 Mule or PZL-130 Orlik?
The PZL-130 Orlik is faster with a maximum speed of 550 km/h compared to the Po-2 Mule's 152 km/h, a difference of 398 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Po-2 Mule or PZL-130 Orlik?
The PZL-130 Orlik has a longer range at 2,200 km compared to the Po-2 Mule's 630 km.
Which can fly higher, the Po-2 Mule or PZL-130 Orlik?
The PZL-130 Orlik has a higher service ceiling at 10,000 meters (32,808 ft) compared to the Po-2 Mule's 3,000 meters (9,842 ft).
Which is heavier, the Po-2 Mule or PZL-130 Orlik?
The PZL-130 Orlik has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,950 kg compared to the Po-2 Mule's 1,350 kg.
Which is larger, the Po-2 Mule or PZL-130 Orlik?
The PZL-130 Orlik is longer at 9.3 meters compared to the Po-2 Mule's 8.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Po-2 Mule or PZL-130 Orlik?
The Po-2 Mule entered service first in 1929, 65 years before the PZL-130 Orlik which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Po-2 Mule or PZL-130 Orlik?
The Po-2 Mule has been produced in greater numbers with 33,000 units compared to 59 units of the PZL-130 Orlik.