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Po-2 Mule vs Tu-134 Crusty

Po-2 Mule vs Tu-134 Crusty at a glance — top speed 152 vs 950 km/h, range 630 vs 3,000 km, max takeoff weight 1,350 vs 47,600 kg, built 33,000 vs 854 units.

Polikarpov Po-2 Mule military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Po-2 Mule
Tupolev Tu-134 Crusty military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-134 Crusty
Specifications
Po-2 Mule Tu-134 Crusty
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Polikarpov Tupolev
First flight 24 June 1927 29 July 1963
Year introduced 1929 1970
Number produced 33000 units 854 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 33.2 m² 127.3 m²
Wingspan 11.4 m 29.0 m
Height 3.1 m 9.0 m
Length 8.2 m 37.1 m
Maximum speed 152 km/h 950 km/h
Operational range 630 km 3,000 km
Service ceiling 3,000 m 12,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,350 kg 47,600 kg
Empty weight 770 kg 27,960 kg
Total thrust 1 x 93 kW 2 x 6,799 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Po-2 Mule or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the Po-2 Mule's 152 km/h, a difference of 798 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Po-2 Mule or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the Po-2 Mule's 630 km.
Which can fly higher, the Po-2 Mule or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a higher service ceiling at 12,100 meters (39,698 ft) compared to the Po-2 Mule's 3,000 meters (9,842 ft).
Which is heavier, the Po-2 Mule or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 47,600 kg compared to the Po-2 Mule's 1,350 kg.
Which is larger, the Po-2 Mule or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty is longer at 37.1 meters compared to the Po-2 Mule's 8.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Po-2 Mule or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Po-2 Mule entered service first in 1929, 41 years before the Tu-134 Crusty which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Po-2 Mule or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Po-2 Mule has been produced in greater numbers with 33,000 units compared to 854 units of the Tu-134 Crusty.