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Po-2 Mule vs TS-11 Iskra

Po-2 Mule vs TS-11 Iskra at a glance — top speed 152 vs 720 km/h, range 630 vs 1,250 km, max takeoff weight 1,350 vs 3,840 kg, built 33,000 vs 424 units.

Polikarpov Po-2 Mule military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Po-2 Mule
PZL Mielec TS-11 Iskra military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 TS-11 Iskra
Specifications
Po-2 Mule TS-11 Iskra
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Polikarpov PZL Mielec
First flight 24 June 1927 5 February 1960
Year introduced 1929 1964
Number produced 33000 units 424 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 33.2 m² 17.5 m²
Wingspan 11.4 m 10.1 m
Height 3.1 m 3.5 m
Length 8.2 m 11.2 m
Maximum speed 152 km/h 720 km/h
Operational range 630 km 1,250 km
Service ceiling 3,000 m 11,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,350 kg 3,840 kg
Empty weight 770 kg 2,560 kg
Total thrust 1 x 93 kW 1 x 1,000 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Po-2 Mule or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra is faster with a maximum speed of 720 km/h compared to the Po-2 Mule's 152 km/h, a difference of 568 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Po-2 Mule or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra has a longer range at 1,250 km compared to the Po-2 Mule's 630 km.
Which can fly higher, the Po-2 Mule or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra has a higher service ceiling at 11,000 meters (36,089 ft) compared to the Po-2 Mule's 3,000 meters (9,842 ft).
Which is heavier, the Po-2 Mule or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,840 kg compared to the Po-2 Mule's 1,350 kg.
Which is larger, the Po-2 Mule or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra is longer at 11.2 meters compared to the Po-2 Mule's 8.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Po-2 Mule or TS-11 Iskra?
The Po-2 Mule entered service first in 1929, 35 years before the TS-11 Iskra which entered service in 1964.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Po-2 Mule or TS-11 Iskra?
The Po-2 Mule has been produced in greater numbers with 33,000 units compared to 424 units of the TS-11 Iskra.