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Po-2 Mule vs T-28 Trojan

Po-2 Mule vs T-28 Trojan at a glance — top speed 152 vs 552 km/h, range 630 vs 1,710 km, max takeoff weight 1,350 vs 3,856 kg, built 33,000 vs 1,948 units.

Polikarpov Po-2 Mule military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Po-2 Mule
North American T-28 Trojan military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-28 Trojan
Specifications
Po-2 Mule T-28 Trojan
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Polikarpov North American
First flight 24 June 1927 24 September 1949
Year introduced 1929 1950
Number produced 33000 units 1948 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 33.2 m² 24.9 m²
Wingspan 11.4 m 12.2 m
Height 3.1 m 3.9 m
Length 8.2 m 10.1 m
Maximum speed 152 km/h 552 km/h
Operational range 630 km 1,710 km
Service ceiling 3,000 m 10,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,350 kg 3,856 kg
Empty weight 770 kg 2,914 kg
Total thrust 1 x 93 kW 1 x 1,063 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Po-2 Mule or T-28 Trojan?
The T-28 Trojan is faster with a maximum speed of 552 km/h compared to the Po-2 Mule's 152 km/h, a difference of 400 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Po-2 Mule or T-28 Trojan?
The T-28 Trojan has a longer range at 1,710 km compared to the Po-2 Mule's 630 km.
Which can fly higher, the Po-2 Mule or T-28 Trojan?
The T-28 Trojan has a higher service ceiling at 10,800 meters (35,433 ft) compared to the Po-2 Mule's 3,000 meters (9,842 ft).
Which is heavier, the Po-2 Mule or T-28 Trojan?
The T-28 Trojan has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,856 kg compared to the Po-2 Mule's 1,350 kg.
Which is larger, the Po-2 Mule or T-28 Trojan?
The T-28 Trojan is longer at 10.1 meters compared to the Po-2 Mule's 8.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Po-2 Mule or T-28 Trojan?
The Po-2 Mule entered service first in 1929, 21 years before the T-28 Trojan which entered service in 1950.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Po-2 Mule or T-28 Trojan?
The Po-2 Mule has been produced in greater numbers with 33,000 units compared to 1,948 units of the T-28 Trojan.