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Po-2 Mule vs NAMC YS-11

Po-2 Mule vs NAMC YS-11 at a glance — top speed 152 vs 470 km/h, range 630 vs 2,110 km, max takeoff weight 1,350 vs 23,500 kg, built 33,000 vs 182 units.

Polikarpov Po-2 Mule military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Po-2 Mule
NAMC YS-11 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 NAMC YS-11
Specifications
Po-2 Mule NAMC YS-11
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Polikarpov NAMC
First flight 24 June 1927 30 August 1962
Year introduced 1929 1965
Number produced 33000 units 182 units
Average unit price -- $2.2 million
Wing area 33.2 m² 94.8 m²
Wingspan 11.4 m 32.0 m
Height 3.1 m 9.0 m
Length 8.2 m 26.3 m
Maximum speed 152 km/h 470 km/h
Operational range 630 km 2,110 km
Service ceiling 3,000 m 6,980 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,350 kg 23,500 kg
Empty weight 770 kg 14,600 kg
Total thrust 1 x 93 kW 2 x 2,259 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Po-2 Mule or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 is faster with a maximum speed of 470 km/h compared to the Po-2 Mule's 152 km/h, a difference of 318 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Po-2 Mule or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has a longer range at 2,110 km compared to the Po-2 Mule's 630 km.
Which can fly higher, the Po-2 Mule or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has a higher service ceiling at 6,980 meters (22,900 ft) compared to the Po-2 Mule's 3,000 meters (9,842 ft).
Which is heavier, the Po-2 Mule or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,500 kg compared to the Po-2 Mule's 1,350 kg.
Which is larger, the Po-2 Mule or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 is longer at 26.3 meters compared to the Po-2 Mule's 8.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Po-2 Mule or NAMC YS-11?
The Po-2 Mule entered service first in 1929, 36 years before the NAMC YS-11 which entered service in 1965.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Po-2 Mule or NAMC YS-11?
The Po-2 Mule has been produced in greater numbers with 33,000 units compared to 182 units of the NAMC YS-11.