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G-2 Galeb vs TS-8 Bies

G-2 Galeb vs TS-8 Bies at a glance — top speed 812 vs 312 km/h, range 669 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 4,300 vs 1,600 kg, built 248 vs 251 units.

Soko G-2 Galeb military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇸 G-2 Galeb
PZL Mielec TS-8 Bies military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 TS-8 Bies
Specifications
G-2 Galeb TS-8 Bies
Origin country 🇷🇸 Ex-Yugoslavia 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Soko PZL Mielec
First flight 31 July 1961 23 July 1955
Year introduced 1965 1957
Number produced 248 units 251 units
Average unit price $180K --
Wing area 19.4 m² 19.1 m²
Wingspan 11.6 m 10.5 m
Height 3.3 m 3.0 m
Length 10.3 m 8.5 m
Maximum speed 812 km/h 312 km/h
Operational range 669 km 800 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,300 kg 1,600 kg
Empty weight 2,620 kg 1,070 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 1 x 240 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the G-2 Galeb or TS-8 Bies?
The G-2 Galeb is faster with a maximum speed of 812 km/h compared to the TS-8 Bies's 312 km/h, a difference of 500 km/h.
Which has longer range, the G-2 Galeb or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies has a longer range at 800 km compared to the G-2 Galeb's 669 km.
Which can fly higher, the G-2 Galeb or TS-8 Bies?
The G-2 Galeb has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the TS-8 Bies's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the G-2 Galeb or TS-8 Bies?
The G-2 Galeb has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,300 kg compared to the TS-8 Bies's 1,600 kg.
Which is larger, the G-2 Galeb or TS-8 Bies?
The G-2 Galeb is longer at 10.3 meters compared to the TS-8 Bies's 8.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the G-2 Galeb or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies entered service first in 1957, 8 years before the G-2 Galeb which entered service in 1965.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the G-2 Galeb or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies has been produced in greater numbers with 251 units compared to 248 units of the G-2 Galeb.