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Po-2 Mule vs Yak-11 Moose

Polikarpov Po-2 Mule military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Po-2 Mule
Yakovlev Yak-11 Moose military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-11 Moose
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Specifications
Po-2 Mule Yak-11 Moose
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Polikarpov Yakovlev
First flight 24 June 1927 10 November 1945
Year introduced 1929 1946
Number produced 33000 units 4566 units
Average unit price -- $30K
Wing area 33.2 m² 15.4 m²
Wingspan 11.4 m 9.4 m
Height 3.1 m 3.3 m
Length 8.2 m 8.5 m
Maximum speed 152 km/h 465 km/h
Operational range 630 km 1,280 km
Service ceiling 3,000 m 7,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,350 kg 2,500 kg
Empty weight 770 kg 1,900 kg
Total thrust 1 x 93 kW 1 x 419 kW
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Overview

The Po-2 Mule and the Yak-11 Moose are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Polikarpov and Yakovlev respectively.

The Yak-11 Moose reaches 465 km/h — 3.1x the Po-2 Mule's 152 km/h. The Po-2 Mule has an operational range of 630 km vs 1,280 km for the Yak-11 Moose. The Yak-11 Moose operates at altitudes up to 7,100 m compared to 3,000 m for the Po-2 Mule.

The Po-2 Mule has been produced in 33,000 units vs 4,566 for the Yak-11 Moose. The Po-2 Mule first flew 18 years before the Yak-11 Moose (1927 vs 1945).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Po-2 Mule or Yak-11 Moose?
The Yak-11 Moose is faster with a maximum speed of 465 km/h compared to the Po-2 Mule's 152 km/h, a difference of 313 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Po-2 Mule or Yak-11 Moose?
The Yak-11 Moose has a longer range at 1,280 km compared to the Po-2 Mule's 630 km.
Which can fly higher, the Po-2 Mule or Yak-11 Moose?
The Yak-11 Moose has a higher service ceiling at 7,100 meters (23,293 ft) compared to the Po-2 Mule's 3,000 meters (9,842 ft).
Which is heavier, the Po-2 Mule or Yak-11 Moose?
The Yak-11 Moose has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,500 kg compared to the Po-2 Mule's 1,350 kg.
Which is larger, the Po-2 Mule or Yak-11 Moose?
The Yak-11 Moose is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the Po-2 Mule's 8.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Po-2 Mule or Yak-11 Moose?
The Po-2 Mule entered service first in 1929, 17 years before the Yak-11 Moose which entered service in 1946.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Po-2 Mule or Yak-11 Moose?
The Po-2 Mule has been produced in greater numbers with 33,000 units compared to 4,566 units of the Yak-11 Moose.