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I-22 Iryda vs TS-8 Bies

I-22 Iryda vs TS-8 Bies at a glance — top speed 940 vs 312 km/h, range 1,200 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 7,500 vs 1,600 kg, built 17 vs 251 units.

PZL Mielec I-22 Iryda military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 I-22 Iryda
PZL Mielec TS-8 Bies military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 TS-8 Bies
Specifications
I-22 Iryda TS-8 Bies
Origin country 🇵🇱 Poland 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer PZL Mielec PZL Mielec
First flight 3 March 1985 23 July 1955
Year introduced 1992 1957
Number produced 17 units 251 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.9 m² 19.1 m²
Wingspan 9.6 m 10.5 m
Height 4.3 m 3.0 m
Length 13.2 m 8.5 m
Maximum speed 940 km/h 312 km/h
Operational range 1,200 km 800 km
Service ceiling 13,700 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg 1,600 kg
Empty weight 4,600 kg 1,070 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,499 kgf 1 x 240 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the I-22 Iryda or TS-8 Bies?
The I-22 Iryda is faster with a maximum speed of 940 km/h compared to the TS-8 Bies's 312 km/h, a difference of 628 km/h.
Which has longer range, the I-22 Iryda or TS-8 Bies?
The I-22 Iryda has a longer range at 1,200 km compared to the TS-8 Bies's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the I-22 Iryda or TS-8 Bies?
The I-22 Iryda has a higher service ceiling at 13,700 meters (44,947 ft) compared to the TS-8 Bies's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the I-22 Iryda or TS-8 Bies?
The I-22 Iryda has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,500 kg compared to the TS-8 Bies's 1,600 kg.
Which is larger, the I-22 Iryda or TS-8 Bies?
The I-22 Iryda is longer at 13.2 meters compared to the TS-8 Bies's 8.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the I-22 Iryda or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies entered service first in 1957, 35 years before the I-22 Iryda which entered service in 1992.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the I-22 Iryda or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies has been produced in greater numbers with 251 units compared to 17 units of the I-22 Iryda.