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Hürkus vs TS-8 Bies

Hürkus vs TS-8 Bies at a glance — top speed 574 vs 312 km/h, range 1,478 vs 800 km, built 18 vs 251 units.

TAI Hürkus military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇹🇷 Hürkus
PZL Mielec TS-8 Bies military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 TS-8 Bies
Specifications
Hürkus TS-8 Bies
Origin country 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer TAI PZL Mielec
First flight 29 August 2013 23 July 1955
Year introduced 2016 1957
Number produced 18 units 251 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area -- m² 19.1 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 10.5 m
Height 3.7 m 3.0 m
Length 11.2 m 8.5 m
Maximum speed 574 km/h 312 km/h
Operational range 1,478 km 800 km
Service ceiling 10,577 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 1,600 kg
Empty weight 2,976 kg 1,070 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,193 kW 1 x 240 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hürkus or TS-8 Bies?
The Hürkus is faster with a maximum speed of 574 km/h compared to the TS-8 Bies's 312 km/h, a difference of 262 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hürkus or TS-8 Bies?
The Hürkus has a longer range at 1,478 km compared to the TS-8 Bies's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hürkus or TS-8 Bies?
The Hürkus has a higher service ceiling at 10,577 meters (34,701 ft) compared to the TS-8 Bies's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is larger, the Hürkus or TS-8 Bies?
The Hürkus is longer at 11.2 meters compared to the TS-8 Bies's 8.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Hürkus or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies entered service first in 1957, 59 years before the Hürkus which entered service in 2016.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hürkus or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies has been produced in greater numbers with 251 units compared to 18 units of the Hürkus.