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Grob G-115 vs TS-8 Bies

Grob G-115 vs TS-8 Bies at a glance — top speed 270 vs 312 km/h, range 1,150 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 990 vs 1,600 kg, built 204 vs 251 units.

Grob G-115 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Grob G-115
PZL Mielec TS-8 Bies military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 TS-8 Bies
Specifications
Grob G-115 TS-8 Bies
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Grob PZL Mielec
First flight 1 November 1985 23 July 1955
Year introduced 1999 1957
Number produced 204 units 251 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 12.2 m² 19.1 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 10.5 m
Height 2.4 m 3.0 m
Length 7.5 m 8.5 m
Maximum speed 270 km/h 312 km/h
Operational range 1,150 km 800 km
Service ceiling 3,048 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 990 kg 1,600 kg
Empty weight 690 kg 1,070 kg
Total thrust 1 x 134 kW 1 x 240 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Grob G-115 or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies is faster with a maximum speed of 312 km/h compared to the Grob G-115's 270 km/h, a difference of 42 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Grob G-115 or TS-8 Bies?
The Grob G-115 has a longer range at 1,150 km compared to the TS-8 Bies's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the Grob G-115 or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the Grob G-115's 3,048 meters (10,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Grob G-115 or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,600 kg compared to the Grob G-115's 990 kg.
Which is larger, the Grob G-115 or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the Grob G-115's 7.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Grob G-115 or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies entered service first in 1957, 42 years before the Grob G-115 which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Grob G-115 or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies has been produced in greater numbers with 251 units compared to 204 units of the Grob G-115.