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Po-2 Mule vs TB-30 Epsilon

Po-2 Mule vs TB-30 Epsilon at a glance — top speed 152 vs 356 km/h, range 630 vs 1,300 km, max takeoff weight 1,350 vs 1,250 kg, built 33,000 vs 19 units.

Polikarpov Po-2 Mule military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Po-2 Mule
Socata TB-30 Epsilon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 TB-30 Epsilon
Specifications
Po-2 Mule TB-30 Epsilon
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Polikarpov Socata
First flight 24 June 1927 22 December 1979
Year introduced 1929 1984
Number produced 33000 units 19 units
Average unit price -- $1 million
Wing area 33.2 m² 9.0 m²
Wingspan 11.4 m 7.9 m
Height 3.1 m 2.7 m
Length 8.2 m 7.6 m
Maximum speed 152 km/h 356 km/h
Operational range 630 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 3,000 m 7,010 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,350 kg 1,250 kg
Empty weight 770 kg 932 kg
Total thrust 1 x 93 kW 1 x 224 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Po-2 Mule or TB-30 Epsilon?
The TB-30 Epsilon is faster with a maximum speed of 356 km/h compared to the Po-2 Mule's 152 km/h, a difference of 204 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Po-2 Mule or TB-30 Epsilon?
The TB-30 Epsilon 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 TB-30 Epsilon?
The TB-30 Epsilon has a higher service ceiling at 7,010 meters (22,998 ft) compared to the Po-2 Mule's 3,000 meters (9,842 ft).
Which is heavier, the Po-2 Mule or TB-30 Epsilon?
The Po-2 Mule has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,350 kg compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the Po-2 Mule or TB-30 Epsilon?
The Po-2 Mule is longer at 8.2 meters compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 7.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Po-2 Mule or TB-30 Epsilon?
The Po-2 Mule entered service first in 1929, 55 years before the TB-30 Epsilon which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Po-2 Mule or TB-30 Epsilon?
The Po-2 Mule has been produced in greater numbers with 33,000 units compared to 19 units of the TB-30 Epsilon.