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KT-1 Woongbi vs TS-8 Bies

KT-1 Woongbi vs TS-8 Bies at a glance — top speed 574 vs 312 km/h, range 2,070 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 2,540 vs 1,600 kg, built 178 vs 251 units.

KAI KT-1 Woongbi military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 KT-1 Woongbi
PZL Mielec TS-8 Bies military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 TS-8 Bies
Specifications
KT-1 Woongbi TS-8 Bies
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer KAI PZL Mielec
First flight 12 December 1991 23 July 1955
Year introduced 2000 1957
Number produced 178 units 251 units
Average unit price $9 million --
Wing area 16.0 m² 19.1 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m 10.5 m
Height 3.7 m 3.0 m
Length 10.3 m 8.5 m
Maximum speed 574 km/h 312 km/h
Operational range 2,070 km 800 km
Service ceiling 11,582 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,540 kg 1,600 kg
Empty weight 1,910 kg 1,070 kg
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW 1 x 240 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KT-1 Woongbi or TS-8 Bies?
The KT-1 Woongbi is faster with a maximum speed of 574 km/h compared to the TS-8 Bies's 312 km/h, a difference of 262 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KT-1 Woongbi or TS-8 Bies?
The KT-1 Woongbi has a longer range at 2,070 km compared to the TS-8 Bies's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the KT-1 Woongbi or TS-8 Bies?
The KT-1 Woongbi has a higher service ceiling at 11,582 meters (37,998 ft) compared to the TS-8 Bies's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the KT-1 Woongbi or TS-8 Bies?
The KT-1 Woongbi has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,540 kg compared to the TS-8 Bies's 1,600 kg.
Which is larger, the KT-1 Woongbi or TS-8 Bies?
The KT-1 Woongbi is longer at 10.3 meters compared to the TS-8 Bies's 8.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the KT-1 Woongbi or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies entered service first in 1957, 43 years before the KT-1 Woongbi which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KT-1 Woongbi or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies has been produced in greater numbers with 251 units compared to 178 units of the KT-1 Woongbi.