Polikarpov U-2/Po-2 Utility and Trainer Family
The Polikarpov U-2, renamed Po-2 in 1944, was a simple two-seat biplane designed for Soviet basic flight training. Its forgiving handling and easy maintenance supported liaison, ambulance, agricultural, and civil work, while military variants flew reconnaissance and night-bombing missions on the Eastern Front; production and licensed derivatives continued for decades.
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Identity
- Aliases
- Polikarpov Po-2Polikarpov U-2U-2KukuruznikPo-2LNB
- Family Name
- Polikarpov Po-2
- Full Name
- Polikarpov U-2/Po-2 Utility and Trainer Family
- Roles
- trainermilitaryutilityagricultural
- Status
- retired
- Type
- aircraft
Details
- Aircraft Specs
- Configuration
- fixed_wing
- Operating Modes
- land
- Takeoff Landing Capabilities
- conventional
- Description
- The Polikarpov U-2, renamed Po-2 in 1944, was a simple two-seat biplane designed for Soviet basic flight training. Its forgiving handling and easy maintenance supported liaison, ambulance, agricultural, and civil work, while military variants flew reconnaissance and night-bombing missions on the Eastern Front; production and licensed derivatives continued for decades.
- First Flight Year
- 1,928
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- Creation Time
- August 7, 2026 at 03:49:04 UTC
- Updated Time
- August 7, 2026 at 03:49:04 UTC