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HTT-40 vs TS-8 Bies

HTT-40 vs TS-8 Bies at a glance — top speed 450 vs 312 km/h, range 1,000 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 2,800 vs 1,600 kg, built 2 vs 251 units.

HAL HTT-40 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HTT-40
PZL Mielec TS-8 Bies military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 TS-8 Bies
Specifications
HTT-40 TS-8 Bies
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL PZL Mielec
First flight 1 June 2016 23 July 1955
Year introduced 2026 1957
Number produced 2 units 251 units
Average unit price $12.1 million --
Wing area -- m² 19.1 m²
Wingspan 11.0 m 10.5 m
Height -- m 3.0 m
Length -- m 8.5 m
Maximum speed 450 km/h 312 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 800 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,800 kg 1,600 kg
Empty weight 2,000 kg 1,070 kg
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW 1 x 240 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HTT-40 or TS-8 Bies?
The HTT-40 is faster with a maximum speed of 450 km/h compared to the TS-8 Bies's 312 km/h, a difference of 138 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HTT-40 or TS-8 Bies?
The HTT-40 has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the TS-8 Bies's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the HTT-40 or TS-8 Bies?
Both the HTT-40 and TS-8 Bies have a service ceiling of 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the HTT-40 or TS-8 Bies?
The HTT-40 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,800 kg compared to the TS-8 Bies's 1,600 kg.
Which entered service first, the HTT-40 or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies entered service first in 1957, 69 years before the HTT-40 which entered service in 2026.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HTT-40 or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies has been produced in greater numbers with 251 units compared to 2 units of the HTT-40.