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Po-2 Mule vs SW-4 Puszczyk

Po-2 Mule vs SW-4 Puszczyk at a glance — top speed 152 vs 260 km/h, range 630 vs 790 km, max takeoff weight 1,350 vs 1,800 kg, built 33,000 vs 40 units.

Polikarpov Po-2 Mule military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Po-2 Mule
PZL-Świdnik SW-4 Puszczyk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 SW-4 Puszczyk
Specifications
Po-2 Mule SW-4 Puszczyk
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Polikarpov PZL-Świdnik
First flight 24 June 1927 29 October 1996
Year introduced 1929 2002
Number produced 33000 units 40 units
Average unit price -- $700K
Wing area 33.2 m² -- m²
Wingspan 11.4 m 9.0 m
Height 3.1 m 3.1 m
Length 8.2 m 10.6 m
Maximum speed 152 km/h 260 km/h
Operational range 630 km 790 km
Service ceiling 3,000 m 5,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,350 kg 1,800 kg
Empty weight 770 kg 1,050 kg
Total thrust 1 x 93 kW 1 x 336 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Po-2 Mule or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The SW-4 Puszczyk is faster with a maximum speed of 260 km/h compared to the Po-2 Mule's 152 km/h, a difference of 108 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Po-2 Mule or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The SW-4 Puszczyk has a longer range at 790 km compared to the Po-2 Mule's 630 km.
Which can fly higher, the Po-2 Mule or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The SW-4 Puszczyk has a higher service ceiling at 5,200 meters (17,060 ft) compared to the Po-2 Mule's 3,000 meters (9,842 ft).
Which is heavier, the Po-2 Mule or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The SW-4 Puszczyk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,800 kg compared to the Po-2 Mule's 1,350 kg.
Which is larger, the Po-2 Mule or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The SW-4 Puszczyk is longer at 10.6 meters compared to the Po-2 Mule's 8.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Po-2 Mule or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The Po-2 Mule entered service first in 1929, 73 years before the SW-4 Puszczyk which entered service in 2002.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Po-2 Mule or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The Po-2 Mule has been produced in greater numbers with 33,000 units compared to 40 units of the SW-4 Puszczyk.