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JL-10 vs TS-8 Bies

JL-10 vs TS-8 Bies at a glance — top speed 1,715 vs 312 km/h, range 2,600 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 9,500 vs 1,600 kg, built 20 vs 251 units.

AVIC JL-10 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 JL-10
PZL Mielec TS-8 Bies military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 TS-8 Bies
Specifications
JL-10 TS-8 Bies
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer AVIC PZL Mielec
First flight 26 March 2006 23 July 1955
Year introduced 2013 1957
Number produced 20 units 251 units
Average unit price $15 million --
Wing area -- m² 19.1 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 10.5 m
Height 4.8 m 3.0 m
Length 12.6 m 8.5 m
Maximum speed 1715 km/h 312 km/h
Operational range 2,600 km 800 km
Service ceiling 16,000 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,500 kg 1,600 kg
Empty weight 4,500 kg 1,070 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,201 kgf 1 x 240 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the JL-10 or TS-8 Bies?
The JL-10 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,715 km/h compared to the TS-8 Bies's 312 km/h, a difference of 1,403 km/h.
Which has longer range, the JL-10 or TS-8 Bies?
The JL-10 has a longer range at 2,600 km compared to the TS-8 Bies's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the JL-10 or TS-8 Bies?
The JL-10 has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the TS-8 Bies's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the JL-10 or TS-8 Bies?
The JL-10 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,500 kg compared to the TS-8 Bies's 1,600 kg.
Which is larger, the JL-10 or TS-8 Bies?
The JL-10 is longer at 12.6 meters compared to the TS-8 Bies's 8.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the JL-10 or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies entered service first in 1957, 56 years before the JL-10 which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JL-10 or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies has been produced in greater numbers with 251 units compared to 20 units of the JL-10.