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Po-2 Mule vs T-45 Goshawk

Po-2 Mule vs T-45 Goshawk at a glance — top speed 152 vs 1,038 km/h, range 630 vs 1,300 km, max takeoff weight 1,350 vs 6,387 kg, built 33,000 vs 221 units.

Polikarpov Po-2 Mule military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Po-2 Mule
McDonnell Douglas T-45 Goshawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇺🇸 T-45 Goshawk
Specifications
Po-2 Mule T-45 Goshawk
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Polikarpov McDonnell Douglas
First flight 24 June 1927 16 April 1988
Year introduced 1929 1992
Number produced 33000 units 221 units
Average unit price -- $21 million
Wing area 33.2 m² 17.7 m²
Wingspan 11.4 m 9.4 m
Height 3.1 m 4.1 m
Length 8.2 m 12.0 m
Maximum speed 152 km/h 1038 km/h
Operational range 630 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 3,000 m 12,954 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,350 kg 6,387 kg
Empty weight 770 kg 4,460 kg
Total thrust 1 x 93 kW 1 x 2,507 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Po-2 Mule or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,038 km/h compared to the Po-2 Mule's 152 km/h, a difference of 886 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Po-2 Mule or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk has a longer range at 1,300 km compared to the Po-2 Mule's 630 km.
Which can fly higher, the Po-2 Mule or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk has a higher service ceiling at 12,954 meters (42,500 ft) compared to the Po-2 Mule's 3,000 meters (9,842 ft).
Which is heavier, the Po-2 Mule or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,387 kg compared to the Po-2 Mule's 1,350 kg.
Which is larger, the Po-2 Mule or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk is longer at 12.0 meters compared to the Po-2 Mule's 8.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Po-2 Mule or T-45 Goshawk?
The Po-2 Mule entered service first in 1929, 63 years before the T-45 Goshawk which entered service in 1992.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Po-2 Mule or T-45 Goshawk?
The Po-2 Mule has been produced in greater numbers with 33,000 units compared to 221 units of the T-45 Goshawk.