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Nanchang CJ-6 vs TS-8 Bies

Nanchang CJ-6 vs TS-8 Bies at a glance — top speed 300 vs 312 km/h, range 700 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 1,400 vs 1,600 kg, built 3,000 vs 251 units.

Nanchang CJ-6 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Nanchang CJ-6
PZL Mielec TS-8 Bies military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 TS-8 Bies
Specifications
Nanchang CJ-6 TS-8 Bies
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Nanchang PZL Mielec
First flight 27 August 1958 23 July 1955
Year introduced 1958 1957
Number produced 3000 units 251 units
Average unit price $75K --
Wing area -- m² 19.1 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 10.5 m
Height 3.3 m 3.0 m
Length 8.5 m 8.5 m
Maximum speed 300 km/h 312 km/h
Operational range 700 km 800 km
Service ceiling 6,250 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,400 kg 1,600 kg
Empty weight 1,095 kg 1,070 kg
Total thrust 1 x 213 kW 1 x 240 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Nanchang CJ-6 or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies is faster with a maximum speed of 312 km/h compared to the Nanchang CJ-6's 300 km/h, a difference of 12 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Nanchang CJ-6 or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies has a longer range at 800 km compared to the Nanchang CJ-6's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the Nanchang CJ-6 or TS-8 Bies?
The Nanchang CJ-6 has a higher service ceiling at 6,250 meters (20,505 ft) compared to the TS-8 Bies's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the Nanchang CJ-6 or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,600 kg compared to the Nanchang CJ-6's 1,400 kg.
Which is larger, the Nanchang CJ-6 or TS-8 Bies?
Both the Nanchang CJ-6 and TS-8 Bies are 8.5 meters long.
Which entered service first, the Nanchang CJ-6 or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies entered service first in 1957, 1 years before the Nanchang CJ-6 which entered service in 1958.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Nanchang CJ-6 or TS-8 Bies?
The Nanchang CJ-6 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 251 units of the TS-8 Bies.