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Po-2 Mule vs T-67 Firefly

Po-2 Mule vs T-67 Firefly at a glance — top speed 152 vs 282 km/h, range 630 vs 753 km, max takeoff weight 1,350 vs 1,157 kg, built 33,000 vs 250 units.

Polikarpov Po-2 Mule military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Po-2 Mule
Slingsby T-67 Firefly military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 T-67 Firefly
Specifications
Po-2 Mule T-67 Firefly
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Polikarpov Slingsby
First flight 24 June 1927 12 March 1974
Year introduced 1929 1974
Number produced 33000 units 250 units
Average unit price -- $500K
Wing area 33.2 m² 13.0 m²
Wingspan 11.4 m 10.7 m
Height 3.1 m 2.4 m
Length 8.2 m 7.6 m
Maximum speed 152 km/h 282 km/h
Operational range 630 km 753 km
Service ceiling 3,000 m 5,791 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,350 kg 1,157 kg
Empty weight 770 kg 794 kg
Total thrust 1 x 93 kW 1 x 194 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Po-2 Mule or T-67 Firefly?
The T-67 Firefly is faster with a maximum speed of 282 km/h compared to the Po-2 Mule's 152 km/h, a difference of 130 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Po-2 Mule or T-67 Firefly?
The T-67 Firefly has a longer range at 753 km compared to the Po-2 Mule's 630 km.
Which can fly higher, the Po-2 Mule or T-67 Firefly?
The T-67 Firefly has a higher service ceiling at 5,791 meters (18,999 ft) compared to the Po-2 Mule's 3,000 meters (9,842 ft).
Which is heavier, the Po-2 Mule or T-67 Firefly?
The Po-2 Mule has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,350 kg compared to the T-67 Firefly's 1,157 kg.
Which is larger, the Po-2 Mule or T-67 Firefly?
The Po-2 Mule is longer at 8.2 meters compared to the T-67 Firefly's 7.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Po-2 Mule or T-67 Firefly?
The Po-2 Mule entered service first in 1929, 45 years before the T-67 Firefly which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Po-2 Mule or T-67 Firefly?
The Po-2 Mule has been produced in greater numbers with 33,000 units compared to 250 units of the T-67 Firefly.