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Po-2 Mule vs SAAB 105

Po-2 Mule vs SAAB 105 at a glance — top speed 152 vs 970 km/h, range 630 vs 2,300 km, max takeoff weight 1,350 vs 4,635 kg, built 33,000 vs 192 units.

Polikarpov Po-2 Mule military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Po-2 Mule
SAAB 105 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 SAAB 105
Specifications
Po-2 Mule SAAB 105
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Polikarpov Saab
First flight 24 June 1927 29 June 1963
Year introduced 1929 1967
Number produced 33000 units 192 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 33.2 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 11.4 m 9.5 m
Height 3.1 m 2.7 m
Length 8.2 m 10.8 m
Maximum speed 152 km/h 970 km/h
Operational range 630 km 2,300 km
Service ceiling 3,000 m 13,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,350 kg 4,635 kg
Empty weight 770 kg 2,849 kg
Total thrust 1 x 93 kW 2 x 1,293 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Po-2 Mule or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 is faster with a maximum speed of 970 km/h compared to the Po-2 Mule's 152 km/h, a difference of 818 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Po-2 Mule or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 has a longer range at 2,300 km compared to the Po-2 Mule's 630 km.
Which can fly higher, the Po-2 Mule or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 has a higher service ceiling at 13,700 meters (44,947 ft) compared to the Po-2 Mule's 3,000 meters (9,842 ft).
Which is heavier, the Po-2 Mule or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,635 kg compared to the Po-2 Mule's 1,350 kg.
Which is larger, the Po-2 Mule or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 is longer at 10.8 meters compared to the Po-2 Mule's 8.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Po-2 Mule or SAAB 105?
The Po-2 Mule entered service first in 1929, 38 years before the SAAB 105 which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Po-2 Mule or SAAB 105?
The Po-2 Mule has been produced in greater numbers with 33,000 units compared to 192 units of the SAAB 105.