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Beechcraft Bonanza vs TS-8 Bies

Beechcraft Bonanza vs TS-8 Bies at a glance — range 1,326 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 1,656 vs 1,600 kg, built 18,525 vs 251 units.

PZL Mielec TS-8 Bies military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 TS-8 Bies
Specifications
Beechcraft Bonanza TS-8 Bies
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft PZL Mielec
First flight 22 December 1945 23 July 1955
Year introduced 1947 1957
Number produced 18525 units 251 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 16.8 m² 19.1 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 10.5 m
Height 2.6 m 3.0 m
Length 8.4 m 8.5 m
Maximum speed -- km/h 312 km/h
Operational range 1,326 km 800 km
Service ceiling 5,639 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,656 kg 1,600 kg
Empty weight 1,141 kg 1,070 kg
Total thrust 1 x 224 kW 1 x 240 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the Beechcraft Bonanza or TS-8 Bies?
The Beechcraft Bonanza has a longer range at 1,326 km compared to the TS-8 Bies's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the Beechcraft Bonanza or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the Beechcraft Bonanza's 5,639 meters (18,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the Beechcraft Bonanza or TS-8 Bies?
The Beechcraft Bonanza has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,656 kg compared to the TS-8 Bies's 1,600 kg.
Which is larger, the Beechcraft Bonanza or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the Beechcraft Bonanza's 8.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Beechcraft Bonanza or TS-8 Bies?
The Beechcraft Bonanza entered service first in 1947, 10 years before the TS-8 Bies which entered service in 1957.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Beechcraft Bonanza or TS-8 Bies?
The Beechcraft Bonanza has been produced in greater numbers with 18,525 units compared to 251 units of the TS-8 Bies.