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Kawasaki T-4 vs TS-8 Bies

Kawasaki T-4 vs TS-8 Bies at a glance — top speed 1,038 vs 312 km/h, range 1,668 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 7,500 vs 1,600 kg, built 200 vs 251 units.

Kawasaki T-4 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Kawasaki T-4
PZL Mielec TS-8 Bies military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 TS-8 Bies
Specifications
Kawasaki T-4 TS-8 Bies
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Kawasaki PZL Mielec
First flight 29 July 1985 23 July 1955
Year introduced 1988 1957
Number produced 200 units 251 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 21.0 m² 19.1 m²
Wingspan 9.9 m 10.5 m
Height 4.6 m 3.0 m
Length 13.0 m 8.5 m
Maximum speed 1038 km/h 312 km/h
Operational range 1,668 km 800 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg 1,600 kg
Empty weight 3,790 kg 1,070 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,597 kgf 1 x 240 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Kawasaki T-4 or TS-8 Bies?
The Kawasaki T-4 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,038 km/h compared to the TS-8 Bies's 312 km/h, a difference of 726 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Kawasaki T-4 or TS-8 Bies?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a longer range at 1,668 km compared to the TS-8 Bies's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the Kawasaki T-4 or TS-8 Bies?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the TS-8 Bies's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the Kawasaki T-4 or TS-8 Bies?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,500 kg compared to the TS-8 Bies's 1,600 kg.
Which is larger, the Kawasaki T-4 or TS-8 Bies?
The Kawasaki T-4 is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the TS-8 Bies's 8.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Kawasaki T-4 or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies entered service first in 1957, 31 years before the Kawasaki T-4 which entered service in 1988.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kawasaki T-4 or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies has been produced in greater numbers with 251 units compared to 200 units of the Kawasaki T-4.