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Hawk vs TS-8 Bies

Hawk vs TS-8 Bies at a glance — top speed 1,028 vs 312 km/h, range 2,520 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 8,340 vs 1,600 kg, built 1,000 vs 251 units.

British Aerospace Hawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Hawk
PZL Mielec TS-8 Bies military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 TS-8 Bies
Specifications
Hawk TS-8 Bies
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer British Aerospace PZL Mielec
First flight 21 August 1974 23 July 1955
Year introduced 1976 1957
Number produced 1000 units 251 units
Average unit price $18 million --
Wing area 16.7 m² 19.1 m²
Wingspan 9.4 m 10.5 m
Height 4.1 m 3.0 m
Length 11.9 m 8.5 m
Maximum speed 1028 km/h 312 km/h
Operational range 2,520 km 800 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,340 kg 1,600 kg
Empty weight 3,635 kg 1,070 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,420 kgf 1 x 240 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hawk or TS-8 Bies?
The Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,028 km/h compared to the TS-8 Bies's 312 km/h, a difference of 716 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawk or TS-8 Bies?
The Hawk has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the TS-8 Bies's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawk or TS-8 Bies?
The Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the TS-8 Bies's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hawk or TS-8 Bies?
The Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,340 kg compared to the TS-8 Bies's 1,600 kg.
Which is larger, the Hawk or TS-8 Bies?
The Hawk is longer at 11.8 meters compared to the TS-8 Bies's 8.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Hawk or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies entered service first in 1957, 19 years before the Hawk which entered service in 1976.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hawk or TS-8 Bies?
The Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 251 units of the TS-8 Bies.