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Fuji T-7 vs TS-8 Bies

Fuji T-7 vs TS-8 Bies at a glance — max takeoff weight 1,585 vs 1,600 kg, built 49 vs 251 units.

Fuji T-7 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Fuji T-7
PZL Mielec TS-8 Bies military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 TS-8 Bies
Specifications
Fuji T-7 TS-8 Bies
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Fuji PZL Mielec
First flight 1 January 2002 23 July 1955
Year introduced 2003 1957
Number produced 49 units 251 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 16.5 m² 19.1 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 10.5 m
Height 3.0 m 3.0 m
Length 8.6 m 8.5 m
Maximum speed -- km/h 312 km/h
Operational range -- km 800 km
Service ceiling -- m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,585 kg 1,600 kg
Empty weight -- kg 1,070 kg
Total thrust 1 x 336 kW 1 x 240 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is heavier, the Fuji T-7 or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,600 kg compared to the Fuji T-7's 1,585 kg.
Which is larger, the Fuji T-7 or TS-8 Bies?
The Fuji T-7 is longer at 8.6 meters compared to the TS-8 Bies's 8.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Fuji T-7 or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies entered service first in 1957, 46 years before the Fuji T-7 which entered service in 2003.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Fuji T-7 or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies has been produced in greater numbers with 251 units compared to 49 units of the Fuji T-7.