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Beechcraft Baron vs TS-8 Bies

Beechcraft Baron vs TS-8 Bies at a glance — top speed 370 vs 312 km/h, range 1,745 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 2,313 vs 1,600 kg, built 6,884 vs 251 units.

Beechcraft Baron military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Beechcraft Baron
PZL Mielec TS-8 Bies military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 TS-8 Bies
Specifications
Beechcraft Baron TS-8 Bies
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft PZL Mielec
First flight 29 February 1960 23 July 1955
Year introduced 1961 1957
Number produced 6884 units 251 units
Average unit price $1 million --
Wing area 18.5 m² 19.1 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 10.5 m
Height 3.0 m 3.0 m
Length 9.0 m 8.5 m
Maximum speed 370 km/h 312 km/h
Operational range 1,745 km 800 km
Service ceiling 6,005 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,313 kg 1,600 kg
Empty weight 1,432 kg 1,070 kg
Total thrust 2 x 194 kW 1 x 240 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Beechcraft Baron or TS-8 Bies?
The Beechcraft Baron is faster with a maximum speed of 370 km/h compared to the TS-8 Bies's 312 km/h, a difference of 58 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Beechcraft Baron or TS-8 Bies?
The Beechcraft Baron has a longer range at 1,745 km compared to the TS-8 Bies's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the Beechcraft Baron or TS-8 Bies?
The Beechcraft Baron has a higher service ceiling at 6,005 meters (19,701 ft) compared to the TS-8 Bies's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the Beechcraft Baron or TS-8 Bies?
The Beechcraft Baron has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,313 kg compared to the TS-8 Bies's 1,600 kg.
Which is larger, the Beechcraft Baron or TS-8 Bies?
The Beechcraft Baron is longer at 9.0 meters compared to the TS-8 Bies's 8.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Beechcraft Baron or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies entered service first in 1957, 4 years before the Beechcraft Baron which entered service in 1961.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Beechcraft Baron or TS-8 Bies?
The Beechcraft Baron has been produced in greater numbers with 6,884 units compared to 251 units of the TS-8 Bies.