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Po-2 Mule vs Zlin Z 43

Po-2 Mule vs Zlin Z 43 at a glance — top speed 152 vs 235 km/h, range 630 vs 610 km, max takeoff weight 1,350 vs 1,350 kg, built 33,000 vs 144 units.

Polikarpov Po-2 Mule military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Po-2 Mule
Zlin Z 43 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Zlin Z 43
Specifications
Po-2 Mule Zlin Z 43
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Polikarpov Zlin
First flight 24 June 1927 10 December 1968
Year introduced 1929 1972
Number produced 33000 units 144 units
Average unit price -- $100K
Wing area 33.2 m² 14.5 m²
Wingspan 11.4 m 9.8 m
Height 3.1 m 2.9 m
Length 8.2 m 7.8 m
Maximum speed 152 km/h 235 km/h
Operational range 630 km 610 km
Service ceiling 3,000 m 3,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,350 kg 1,350 kg
Empty weight 770 kg 730 kg
Total thrust 1 x 93 kW 1 x 160 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Po-2 Mule or Zlin Z 43?
The Zlin Z 43 is faster with a maximum speed of 235 km/h compared to the Po-2 Mule's 152 km/h, a difference of 83 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Po-2 Mule or Zlin Z 43?
The Po-2 Mule has a longer range at 630 km compared to the Zlin Z 43's 610 km.
Which can fly higher, the Po-2 Mule or Zlin Z 43?
The Zlin Z 43 has a higher service ceiling at 3,800 meters (12,467 ft) compared to the Po-2 Mule's 3,000 meters (9,842 ft).
Which is heavier, the Po-2 Mule or Zlin Z 43?
Both the Po-2 Mule and Zlin Z 43 have a maximum takeoff weight of 1,350 kg.
Which is larger, the Po-2 Mule or Zlin Z 43?
The Po-2 Mule is longer at 8.2 meters compared to the Zlin Z 43's 7.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Po-2 Mule or Zlin Z 43?
The Po-2 Mule entered service first in 1929, 43 years before the Zlin Z 43 which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Po-2 Mule or Zlin Z 43?
The Po-2 Mule has been produced in greater numbers with 33,000 units compared to 144 units of the Zlin Z 43.