GlobalMilitary.net Open-source military intelligence Updated daily
Head-to-head

IAR-99 Șoim vs TS-8 Bies

IAR-99 Șoim vs TS-8 Bies at a glance — top speed 865 vs 312 km/h, range 1,100 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 5,560 vs 1,600 kg, built 28 vs 251 units.

Avioane Craiova IAR-99 Șoim military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇴 IAR-99 Șoim
PZL Mielec TS-8 Bies military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 TS-8 Bies
Specifications
IAR-99 Șoim TS-8 Bies
Origin country 🇷🇴 Romania 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Avioane Craiova PZL Mielec
First flight 21 December 1985 23 July 1955
Year introduced 1987 1957
Number produced 28 units 251 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 18.7 m² 19.1 m²
Wingspan 9.9 m 10.5 m
Height 3.9 m 3.0 m
Length 11.0 m 8.5 m
Maximum speed 865 km/h 312 km/h
Operational range 1,100 km 800 km
Service ceiling 12,900 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,560 kg 1,600 kg
Empty weight 3,200 kg 1,070 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,814 kgf 1 x 240 kW
Performance Radar Chart
Change comparison vs
Related Comparisons
IAR-99 Șoim vs Robinson R44 Raven IAR-99 Șoim vs Robinson R22 IAR-99 Șoim vs L-39 Albatros IAR-99 Șoim vs Yak-52 IAR-99 Șoim vs DHC-8 Dash 8 IAR-99 Șoim vs Hawk

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAR-99 Șoim or TS-8 Bies?
The IAR-99 Șoim is faster with a maximum speed of 865 km/h compared to the TS-8 Bies's 312 km/h, a difference of 553 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAR-99 Șoim or TS-8 Bies?
The IAR-99 Șoim has a longer range at 1,100 km compared to the TS-8 Bies's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAR-99 Șoim or TS-8 Bies?
The IAR-99 Șoim 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 IAR-99 Șoim or TS-8 Bies?
The IAR-99 Șoim has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,560 kg compared to the TS-8 Bies's 1,600 kg.
Which is larger, the IAR-99 Șoim or TS-8 Bies?
The IAR-99 Șoim is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the TS-8 Bies's 8.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the IAR-99 Șoim or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies entered service first in 1957, 30 years before the IAR-99 Șoim which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IAR-99 Șoim or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies has been produced in greater numbers with 251 units compared to 28 units of the IAR-99 Șoim.