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HJT-16 Kiran vs TS-8 Bies

HJT-16 Kiran vs TS-8 Bies at a glance — top speed 695 vs 312 km/h, range 615 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 4,235 vs 1,600 kg, built 190 vs 251 units.

HAL HJT-16 Kiran military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HJT-16 Kiran
PZL Mielec TS-8 Bies military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 TS-8 Bies
Specifications
HJT-16 Kiran TS-8 Bies
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL PZL Mielec
First flight 4 September 1964 23 July 1955
Year introduced 1968 1957
Number produced 190 units 251 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.0 m² 19.1 m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 10.5 m
Height 3.6 m 3.0 m
Length 10.6 m 8.5 m
Maximum speed 695 km/h 312 km/h
Operational range 615 km 800 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,235 kg 1,600 kg
Empty weight 2,560 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 HJT-16 Kiran or TS-8 Bies?
The HJT-16 Kiran is faster with a maximum speed of 695 km/h compared to the TS-8 Bies's 312 km/h, a difference of 383 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HJT-16 Kiran or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies has a longer range at 800 km compared to the HJT-16 Kiran's 615 km.
Which can fly higher, the HJT-16 Kiran or TS-8 Bies?
The HJT-16 Kiran has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the TS-8 Bies's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the HJT-16 Kiran or TS-8 Bies?
The HJT-16 Kiran has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,235 kg compared to the TS-8 Bies's 1,600 kg.
Which is larger, the HJT-16 Kiran or TS-8 Bies?
The HJT-16 Kiran is longer at 10.6 meters compared to the TS-8 Bies's 8.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the HJT-16 Kiran or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies entered service first in 1957, 11 years before the HJT-16 Kiran which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HJT-16 Kiran or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies has been produced in greater numbers with 251 units compared to 190 units of the HJT-16 Kiran.