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Po-2 Mule vs Robinson R44 Raven

Po-2 Mule vs Robinson R44 Raven at a glance — top speed 152 vs 240 km/h, range 630 vs 560 km, max takeoff weight 1,350 vs 1,134 kg, built 33,000 vs 6,331 units.

Polikarpov Po-2 Mule military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Po-2 Mule
Robinson R44 Raven military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Robinson R44 Raven
Specifications
Po-2 Mule Robinson R44 Raven
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Polikarpov Robinson
First flight 24 June 1927 31 March 1990
Year introduced 1929 1993
Number produced 33000 units 6331 units
Average unit price -- $600K
Wing area 33.2 m² -- m²
Wingspan 11.4 m 10.0 m
Height 3.1 m 3.3 m
Length 8.2 m 11.7 m
Maximum speed 152 km/h 240 km/h
Operational range 630 km 560 km
Service ceiling 3,000 m 4,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,350 kg 1,134 kg
Empty weight 770 kg 683 kg
Total thrust 1 x 93 kW 1 x 183 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Po-2 Mule or Robinson R44 Raven?
The Robinson R44 Raven is faster with a maximum speed of 240 km/h compared to the Po-2 Mule's 152 km/h, a difference of 88 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Po-2 Mule or Robinson R44 Raven?
The Po-2 Mule has a longer range at 630 km compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 560 km.
Which can fly higher, the Po-2 Mule or Robinson R44 Raven?
The Robinson R44 Raven has a higher service ceiling at 4,300 meters (14,107 ft) compared to the Po-2 Mule's 3,000 meters (9,842 ft).
Which is heavier, the Po-2 Mule or Robinson R44 Raven?
The Po-2 Mule has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,350 kg compared to the Robinson R44 Raven's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the Po-2 Mule or Robinson R44 Raven?
The Robinson R44 Raven is longer at 11.7 meters compared to the Po-2 Mule's 8.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Po-2 Mule or Robinson R44 Raven?
The Po-2 Mule entered service first in 1929, 64 years before the Robinson R44 Raven which entered service in 1993.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Po-2 Mule or Robinson R44 Raven?
The Po-2 Mule has been produced in greater numbers with 33,000 units compared to 6,331 units of the Robinson R44 Raven.