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IAR-823 vs TS-8 Bies

IAR-823 vs TS-8 Bies at a glance — top speed 310 vs 312 km/h, range 1,800 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 1,500 vs 1,600 kg, built 80 vs 251 units.

IAR-823 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇴 IAR-823
PZL Mielec TS-8 Bies military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 TS-8 Bies
Specifications
IAR-823 TS-8 Bies
Origin country 🇷🇴 Romania 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer IAR PZL Mielec
First flight 10 June 1973 23 July 1955
Year introduced 1974 1957
Number produced 80 units 251 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 15.0 m² 19.1 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 10.5 m
Height 2.5 m 3.0 m
Length 8.2 m 8.5 m
Maximum speed 310 km/h 312 km/h
Operational range 1,800 km 800 km
Service ceiling 5,600 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,500 kg 1,600 kg
Empty weight 900 kg 1,070 kg
Total thrust 1 x 216 kW 1 x 240 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAR-823 or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies is faster with a maximum speed of 312 km/h compared to the IAR-823's 310 km/h, a difference of 2 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAR-823 or TS-8 Bies?
The IAR-823 has a longer range at 1,800 km compared to the TS-8 Bies's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAR-823 or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the IAR-823's 5,600 meters (18,372 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAR-823 or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,600 kg compared to the IAR-823's 1,500 kg.
Which is larger, the IAR-823 or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the IAR-823's 8.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the IAR-823 or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies entered service first in 1957, 17 years before the IAR-823 which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IAR-823 or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies has been produced in greater numbers with 251 units compared to 80 units of the IAR-823.