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Po-2 Mule vs T-38 Talon

Po-2 Mule vs T-38 Talon at a glance — top speed 152 vs 1,381 km/h, range 630 vs 1,835 km, max takeoff weight 1,350 vs 5,670 kg, built 33,000 vs 1,189 units.

Polikarpov Po-2 Mule military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Po-2 Mule
Northrop T-38 Talon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-38 Talon
Specifications
Po-2 Mule T-38 Talon
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Polikarpov Northrop
First flight 24 June 1927 10 March 1959
Year introduced 1929 1961
Number produced 33000 units 1189 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 33.2 m² 16.0 m²
Wingspan 11.4 m 7.7 m
Height 3.1 m 3.9 m
Length 8.2 m 14.1 m
Maximum speed 152 km/h 1381 km/h
Operational range 630 km 1,835 km
Service ceiling 3,000 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,350 kg 5,670 kg
Empty weight 770 kg 3,266 kg
Total thrust 1 x 93 kW 2 x 1,216 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Po-2 Mule or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon is faster with a maximum speed of 1,381 km/h compared to the Po-2 Mule's 152 km/h, a difference of 1,229 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Po-2 Mule or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a longer range at 1,835 km compared to the Po-2 Mule's 630 km.
Which can fly higher, the Po-2 Mule or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the Po-2 Mule's 3,000 meters (9,842 ft).
Which is heavier, the Po-2 Mule or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the Po-2 Mule's 1,350 kg.
Which is larger, the Po-2 Mule or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon is longer at 14.1 meters compared to the Po-2 Mule's 8.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Po-2 Mule or T-38 Talon?
The Po-2 Mule entered service first in 1929, 32 years before the T-38 Talon which entered service in 1961.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Po-2 Mule or T-38 Talon?
The Po-2 Mule has been produced in greater numbers with 33,000 units compared to 1,189 units of the T-38 Talon.