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Fuji T-5 vs TS-8 Bies

Fuji T-5 vs TS-8 Bies at a glance — top speed 357 vs 312 km/h, range 945 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 1,805 vs 1,600 kg, built 40 vs 251 units.

Fuji T-5 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Fuji T-5
PZL Mielec TS-8 Bies military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 TS-8 Bies
Specifications
Fuji T-5 TS-8 Bies
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Fuji PZL Mielec
First flight 28 June 1984 23 July 1955
Year introduced 1988 1957
Number produced 40 units 251 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 16.5 m² 19.1 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 10.5 m
Height 2.9 m 3.0 m
Length 8.4 m 8.5 m
Maximum speed 357 km/h 312 km/h
Operational range 945 km 800 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,805 kg 1,600 kg
Empty weight 1,082 kg 1,070 kg
Total thrust 1 x 261 kW 1 x 240 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Fuji T-5 or TS-8 Bies?
The Fuji T-5 is faster with a maximum speed of 357 km/h compared to the TS-8 Bies's 312 km/h, a difference of 45 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Fuji T-5 or TS-8 Bies?
The Fuji T-5 has a longer range at 945 km compared to the TS-8 Bies's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the Fuji T-5 or TS-8 Bies?
The Fuji T-5 has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the TS-8 Bies's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the Fuji T-5 or TS-8 Bies?
The Fuji T-5 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,805 kg compared to the TS-8 Bies's 1,600 kg.
Which is larger, the Fuji T-5 or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the Fuji T-5's 8.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Fuji T-5 or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies entered service first in 1957, 31 years before the Fuji T-5 which entered service in 1988.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Fuji T-5 or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies has been produced in greater numbers with 251 units compared to 40 units of the Fuji T-5.