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Fuji T-1 vs TS-8 Bies

Fuji T-1 vs TS-8 Bies at a glance — top speed 925 vs 312 km/h, range 1,300 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 5,000 vs 1,600 kg, built 66 vs 251 units.

Fuji T-1 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Fuji T-1
PZL Mielec TS-8 Bies military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 TS-8 Bies
Specifications
Fuji T-1 TS-8 Bies
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Fuji PZL Mielec
First flight 1 January 1958 23 July 1955
Year introduced 1961 1957
Number produced 66 units 251 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 22.2 m² 19.1 m²
Wingspan 10.5 m 10.5 m
Height 4.1 m 3.0 m
Length 12.1 m 8.5 m
Maximum speed 925 km/h 312 km/h
Operational range 1,300 km 800 km
Service ceiling 14,400 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,000 kg 1,600 kg
Empty weight 2,420 kg 1,070 kg
Total thrust 1 x 18 kN 1 x 240 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Fuji T-1 or TS-8 Bies?
The Fuji T-1 is faster with a maximum speed of 925 km/h compared to the TS-8 Bies's 312 km/h, a difference of 613 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Fuji T-1 or TS-8 Bies?
The Fuji T-1 has a longer range at 1,300 km compared to the TS-8 Bies's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the Fuji T-1 or TS-8 Bies?
The Fuji T-1 has a higher service ceiling at 14,400 meters (47,244 ft) compared to the TS-8 Bies's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the Fuji T-1 or TS-8 Bies?
The Fuji T-1 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,000 kg compared to the TS-8 Bies's 1,600 kg.
Which is larger, the Fuji T-1 or TS-8 Bies?
The Fuji T-1 is longer at 12.1 meters compared to the TS-8 Bies's 8.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Fuji T-1 or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies entered service first in 1957, 4 years before the Fuji T-1 which entered service in 1961.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Fuji T-1 or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies has been produced in greater numbers with 251 units compared to 66 units of the Fuji T-1.