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Po-2 Mule vs Pipistrel Virus SW80

Po-2 Mule vs Pipistrel Virus SW80 at a glance — top speed 152 vs 283 km/h, range 630 vs 1,450 km, max takeoff weight 1,350 vs 600 kg, built 33,000 vs 1,000 units.

Polikarpov Po-2 Mule military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Po-2 Mule
Pipistrel Virus SW80 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇮 Pipistrel Virus SW80
Specifications
Po-2 Mule Pipistrel Virus SW80
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇸🇮 Slovenia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Polikarpov Pipistrel
First flight 24 June 1927 10 August 1999
Year introduced 1929 2000
Number produced 33000 units 1000 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 33.2 m² 9.5 m²
Wingspan 11.4 m 10.7 m
Height 3.1 m 1.9 m
Length 8.2 m 6.5 m
Maximum speed 152 km/h 283 km/h
Operational range 630 km 1,450 km
Service ceiling 3,000 m 6,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,350 kg 600 kg
Empty weight 770 kg 289 kg
Total thrust 1 x 93 kW 1 x 60 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Po-2 Mule or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 is faster with a maximum speed of 283 km/h compared to the Po-2 Mule's 152 km/h, a difference of 131 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Po-2 Mule or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 has a longer range at 1,450 km compared to the Po-2 Mule's 630 km.
Which can fly higher, the Po-2 Mule or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 has a higher service ceiling at 6,800 meters (22,309 ft) compared to the Po-2 Mule's 3,000 meters (9,842 ft).
Which is heavier, the Po-2 Mule or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Po-2 Mule has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,350 kg compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 600 kg.
Which is larger, the Po-2 Mule or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Po-2 Mule is longer at 8.2 meters compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 6.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Po-2 Mule or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Po-2 Mule entered service first in 1929, 71 years before the Pipistrel Virus SW80 which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Po-2 Mule or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Po-2 Mule has been produced in greater numbers with 33,000 units compared to 1,000 units of the Pipistrel Virus SW80.