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Jet Provost vs TS-8 Bies

Jet Provost vs TS-8 Bies at a glance — top speed 707 vs 312 km/h, range 1,445 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 4,173 vs 1,600 kg.

BAC Jet Provost military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Jet Provost
PZL Mielec TS-8 Bies military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 TS-8 Bies
Specifications
Jet Provost TS-8 Bies
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer BAC PZL Mielec
First flight 26 June 1954 23 July 1955
Year introduced 1955 1957
Number produced N/A 251 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.9 m² 19.1 m²
Wingspan 10.8 m 10.5 m
Height 3.1 m 3.0 m
Length 10.4 m 8.5 m
Maximum speed 707 km/h 312 km/h
Operational range 1,445 km 800 km
Service ceiling 11,200 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,173 kg 1,600 kg
Empty weight 2,217 kg 1,070 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 1 x 240 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Jet Provost or TS-8 Bies?
The Jet Provost is faster with a maximum speed of 707 km/h compared to the TS-8 Bies's 312 km/h, a difference of 395 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Jet Provost or TS-8 Bies?
The Jet Provost has a longer range at 1,445 km compared to the TS-8 Bies's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the Jet Provost or TS-8 Bies?
The Jet Provost has a higher service ceiling at 11,200 meters (36,745 ft) compared to the TS-8 Bies's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the Jet Provost or TS-8 Bies?
The Jet Provost has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,173 kg compared to the TS-8 Bies's 1,600 kg.
Which is larger, the Jet Provost or TS-8 Bies?
The Jet Provost is longer at 10.4 meters compared to the TS-8 Bies's 8.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Jet Provost or TS-8 Bies?
The Jet Provost entered service first in 1955, 2 years before the TS-8 Bies which entered service in 1957.