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Grob G-120 vs TS-8 Bies

Grob G-120 vs TS-8 Bies at a glance — top speed 435 vs 312 km/h, range 1,540 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 1,490 vs 1,600 kg, built 215 vs 251 units.

Grob G-120 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Grob G-120
PZL Mielec TS-8 Bies military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 TS-8 Bies
Specifications
Grob G-120 TS-8 Bies
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Grob PZL Mielec
First flight 1 January 1999 23 July 1955
Year introduced 1999 1957
Number produced 215 units 251 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 13.3 m² 19.1 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 10.5 m
Height 2.7 m 3.0 m
Length 8.1 m 8.5 m
Maximum speed 435 km/h 312 km/h
Operational range 1,540 km 800 km
Service ceiling 5,486 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,490 kg 1,600 kg
Empty weight 1,080 kg 1,070 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 1 x 240 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Grob G-120 or TS-8 Bies?
The Grob G-120 is faster with a maximum speed of 435 km/h compared to the TS-8 Bies's 312 km/h, a difference of 123 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Grob G-120 or TS-8 Bies?
The Grob G-120 has a longer range at 1,540 km compared to the TS-8 Bies's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the Grob G-120 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-120's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Grob G-120 or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,600 kg compared to the Grob G-120's 1,490 kg.
Which is larger, the Grob G-120 or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the Grob G-120's 8.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Grob G-120 or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies entered service first in 1957, 42 years before the Grob G-120 which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Grob G-120 or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies has been produced in greater numbers with 251 units compared to 215 units of the Grob G-120.