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Po-2 Mule vs T-CH-1 Chung Hsing

Po-2 Mule vs T-CH-1 Chung Hsing at a glance — top speed 152 vs 590 km/h, range 630 vs 2,010 km, max takeoff weight 1,350 vs 5,057 kg, built 33,000 vs 52 units.

Polikarpov Po-2 Mule military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Po-2 Mule
AIDC T-CH-1 Chung Hsing military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇹🇼 T-CH-1 Chung Hsing
Specifications
Po-2 Mule T-CH-1 Chung Hsing
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇹🇼 Taiwan
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Polikarpov AIDC
First flight 24 June 1927 23 November 1973
Year introduced 1929 1976
Number produced 33000 units 52 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 33.2 m² 25.2 m²
Wingspan 11.4 m 12.2 m
Height 3.1 m 3.7 m
Length 8.2 m 10.3 m
Maximum speed 152 km/h 590 km/h
Operational range 630 km 2,010 km
Service ceiling 3,000 m 9,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,350 kg 5,057 kg
Empty weight 770 kg 2,608 kg
Total thrust 1 x 93 kW 1 x 1,082 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Po-2 Mule or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing is faster with a maximum speed of 590 km/h compared to the Po-2 Mule's 152 km/h, a difference of 438 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Po-2 Mule or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing has a longer range at 2,010 km compared to the Po-2 Mule's 630 km.
Which can fly higher, the Po-2 Mule or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing has a higher service ceiling at 9,800 meters (32,152 ft) compared to the Po-2 Mule's 3,000 meters (9,842 ft).
Which is heavier, the Po-2 Mule or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,057 kg compared to the Po-2 Mule's 1,350 kg.
Which is larger, the Po-2 Mule or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing is longer at 10.3 meters compared to the Po-2 Mule's 8.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Po-2 Mule or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The Po-2 Mule entered service first in 1929, 47 years before the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing which entered service in 1976.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Po-2 Mule or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The Po-2 Mule has been produced in greater numbers with 33,000 units compared to 52 units of the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing.