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Po-2 Mule vs Robinson R22

Po-2 Mule vs Robinson R22 at a glance — top speed 152 vs 188 km/h, range 630 vs 387 km, max takeoff weight 1,350 vs 621 kg, built 33,000 vs 4,600 units.

Polikarpov Po-2 Mule military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Po-2 Mule
Robinson R22 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Robinson R22
Specifications
Po-2 Mule Robinson R22
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Polikarpov Robinson
First flight 24 June 1927 28 August 1975
Year introduced 1929 1979
Number produced 33000 units 4600 units
Average unit price -- $400K
Wing area 33.2 m² -- m²
Wingspan 11.4 m 7.7 m
Height 3.1 m 2.5 m
Length 8.2 m 8.8 m
Maximum speed 152 km/h 188 km/h
Operational range 630 km 387 km
Service ceiling 3,000 m 4,267 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,350 kg 621 kg
Empty weight 770 kg 361 kg
Total thrust 1 x 93 kW 1 x 93 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Po-2 Mule or Robinson R22?
The Robinson R22 is faster with a maximum speed of 188 km/h compared to the Po-2 Mule's 152 km/h, a difference of 36 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Po-2 Mule or Robinson R22?
The Po-2 Mule has a longer range at 630 km compared to the Robinson R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the Po-2 Mule or Robinson R22?
The Robinson R22 has a higher service ceiling at 4,267 meters (13,999 ft) compared to the Po-2 Mule's 3,000 meters (9,842 ft).
Which is heavier, the Po-2 Mule or Robinson R22?
The Po-2 Mule has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,350 kg compared to the Robinson R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the Po-2 Mule or Robinson R22?
The Robinson R22 is longer at 8.8 meters compared to the Po-2 Mule's 8.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Po-2 Mule or Robinson R22?
The Po-2 Mule entered service first in 1929, 50 years before the Robinson R22 which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Po-2 Mule or Robinson R22?
The Po-2 Mule has been produced in greater numbers with 33,000 units compared to 4,600 units of the Robinson R22.