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IA-63 Pampa vs TS-8 Bies

IA-63 Pampa vs TS-8 Bies at a glance — top speed 815 vs 312 km/h, range 1,500 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 5,000 vs 1,600 kg, built 32 vs 251 units.

FMA IA-63 Pampa military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇦🇷 IA-63 Pampa
PZL Mielec TS-8 Bies military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 TS-8 Bies
Specifications
IA-63 Pampa TS-8 Bies
Origin country 🇦🇷 Argentina 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer FMA PZL Mielec
First flight 6 October 1984 23 July 1955
Year introduced 1988 1957
Number produced 32 units 251 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 15.6 m² 19.1 m²
Wingspan 9.7 m 10.5 m
Height 4.3 m 3.0 m
Length 10.9 m 8.5 m
Maximum speed 815 km/h 312 km/h
Operational range 1,500 km 800 km
Service ceiling 12,900 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,000 kg 1,600 kg
Empty weight 2,820 kg 1,070 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,588 kgf 1 x 240 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IA-63 Pampa or TS-8 Bies?
The IA-63 Pampa is faster with a maximum speed of 815 km/h compared to the TS-8 Bies's 312 km/h, a difference of 503 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IA-63 Pampa or TS-8 Bies?
The IA-63 Pampa has a longer range at 1,500 km compared to the TS-8 Bies's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the IA-63 Pampa or TS-8 Bies?
The IA-63 Pampa has a higher service ceiling at 12,900 meters (42,322 ft) compared to the TS-8 Bies's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the IA-63 Pampa or TS-8 Bies?
The IA-63 Pampa has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,000 kg compared to the TS-8 Bies's 1,600 kg.
Which is larger, the IA-63 Pampa or TS-8 Bies?
The IA-63 Pampa is longer at 10.9 meters compared to the TS-8 Bies's 8.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the IA-63 Pampa or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies entered service first in 1957, 31 years before the IA-63 Pampa which entered service in 1988.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IA-63 Pampa or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies has been produced in greater numbers with 251 units compared to 32 units of the IA-63 Pampa.