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Enstrom F-28 vs TS-8 Bies

Enstrom F-28 vs TS-8 Bies at a glance — top speed 180 vs 312 km/h, range 446 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 1,179 vs 1,600 kg, built 32 vs 251 units.

Enstrom F-28 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Enstrom F-28
PZL Mielec TS-8 Bies military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 TS-8 Bies
Specifications
Enstrom F-28 TS-8 Bies
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Enstrom PZL Mielec
First flight 12 November 1960 23 July 1955
Year introduced 1965 1957
Number produced 32 units 251 units
Average unit price $4 million --
Wing area -- m² 19.1 m²
Wingspan 9.8 m 10.5 m
Height 2.7 m 3.0 m
Length 8.9 m 8.5 m
Maximum speed 180 km/h 312 km/h
Operational range 446 km 800 km
Service ceiling 3,658 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,179 kg 1,600 kg
Empty weight 712 kg 1,070 kg
Total thrust 1 x 168 kW 1 x 240 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Enstrom F-28 or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies is faster with a maximum speed of 312 km/h compared to the Enstrom F-28's 180 km/h, a difference of 132 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Enstrom F-28 or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies has a longer range at 800 km compared to the Enstrom F-28's 446 km.
Which can fly higher, the Enstrom F-28 or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the Enstrom F-28's 3,658 meters (12,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the Enstrom F-28 or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,600 kg compared to the Enstrom F-28's 1,179 kg.
Which is larger, the Enstrom F-28 or TS-8 Bies?
The Enstrom F-28 is longer at 8.9 meters compared to the TS-8 Bies's 8.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Enstrom F-28 or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies entered service first in 1957, 8 years before the Enstrom F-28 which entered service in 1965.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Enstrom F-28 or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies has been produced in greater numbers with 251 units compared to 32 units of the Enstrom F-28.