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Po-2 Mule vs T-39 Sabreliner

Po-2 Mule vs T-39 Sabreliner at a glance — top speed 152 vs 885 km/h, range 630 vs 4,020 km, max takeoff weight 1,350 vs 8,056 kg, built 33,000 vs 200 units.

Polikarpov Po-2 Mule military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Po-2 Mule
North American T-39 Sabreliner military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-39 Sabreliner
Specifications
Po-2 Mule T-39 Sabreliner
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Polikarpov North American
First flight 24 June 1927 16 September 1958
Year introduced 1929 1962
Number produced 33000 units 200 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 33.2 m² 31.8 m²
Wingspan 11.4 m 13.6 m
Height 3.1 m 4.9 m
Length 8.2 m 13.4 m
Maximum speed 152 km/h 885 km/h
Operational range 630 km 4,020 km
Service ceiling 3,000 m 12,192 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,350 kg 8,056 kg
Empty weight 770 kg 4,199 kg
Total thrust 1 x 93 kW 2 x 1,361 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Po-2 Mule or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner is faster with a maximum speed of 885 km/h compared to the Po-2 Mule's 152 km/h, a difference of 733 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Po-2 Mule or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a longer range at 4,020 km compared to the Po-2 Mule's 630 km.
Which can fly higher, the Po-2 Mule or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a higher service ceiling at 12,192 meters (40,000 ft) compared to the Po-2 Mule's 3,000 meters (9,842 ft).
Which is heavier, the Po-2 Mule or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,056 kg compared to the Po-2 Mule's 1,350 kg.
Which is larger, the Po-2 Mule or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner is longer at 13.4 meters compared to the Po-2 Mule's 8.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Po-2 Mule or T-39 Sabreliner?
The Po-2 Mule entered service first in 1929, 33 years before the T-39 Sabreliner which entered service in 1962.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Po-2 Mule or T-39 Sabreliner?
The Po-2 Mule has been produced in greater numbers with 33,000 units compared to 200 units of the T-39 Sabreliner.