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Fuji T-3 vs TS-8 Bies

Fuji T-3 vs TS-8 Bies at a glance — top speed 377 vs 312 km/h, range 1,038 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 1,510 vs 1,600 kg, built 50 vs 251 units.

Fuji T-3 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Fuji T-3
PZL Mielec TS-8 Bies military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 TS-8 Bies
Specifications
Fuji T-3 TS-8 Bies
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Fuji PZL Mielec
First flight 26 September 1974 23 July 1955
Year introduced 1978 1957
Number produced 50 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 8.0 m 8.5 m
Maximum speed 377 km/h 312 km/h
Operational range 1,038 km 800 km
Service ceiling 8,169 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,510 kg 1,600 kg
Empty weight 1,120 kg 1,070 kg
Total thrust 1 x 254 kW 1 x 240 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Fuji T-3 or TS-8 Bies?
The Fuji T-3 is faster with a maximum speed of 377 km/h compared to the TS-8 Bies's 312 km/h, a difference of 65 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Fuji T-3 or TS-8 Bies?
The Fuji T-3 has a longer range at 1,038 km compared to the TS-8 Bies's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the Fuji T-3 or TS-8 Bies?
The Fuji T-3 has a higher service ceiling at 8,169 meters (26,801 ft) compared to the TS-8 Bies's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the Fuji T-3 or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,600 kg compared to the Fuji T-3's 1,510 kg.
Which is larger, the Fuji T-3 or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the Fuji T-3's 8.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Fuji T-3 or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies entered service first in 1957, 21 years before the Fuji T-3 which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Fuji T-3 or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies has been produced in greater numbers with 251 units compared to 50 units of the Fuji T-3.