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KT-100 vs TS-8 Bies

KT-100 vs TS-8 Bies at a glance — top speed 389 vs 312 km/h, range 1,900 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 1,633 vs 1,600 kg, built 23 vs 251 units.

KAI KT-100 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 KT-100
PZL Mielec TS-8 Bies military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 TS-8 Bies
Specifications
KT-100 TS-8 Bies
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer KAI PZL Mielec
First flight 20 July 2011 23 July 1955
Year introduced 2015 1957
Number produced 23 units 251 units
Average unit price $570K --
Wing area -- m² 19.1 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 10.5 m
Height 2.7 m 3.0 m
Length 8.0 m 8.5 m
Maximum speed 389 km/h 312 km/h
Operational range 1,900 km 800 km
Service ceiling 5,304 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,633 kg 1,600 kg
Empty weight 1,089 kg 1,070 kg
Total thrust 1 x 235 kW 1 x 240 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KT-100 or TS-8 Bies?
The KT-100 is faster with a maximum speed of 389 km/h compared to the TS-8 Bies's 312 km/h, a difference of 77 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KT-100 or TS-8 Bies?
The KT-100 has a longer range at 1,900 km compared to the TS-8 Bies's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the KT-100 or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the KT-100's 5,304 meters (17,401 ft).
Which is heavier, the KT-100 or TS-8 Bies?
The KT-100 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,633 kg compared to the TS-8 Bies's 1,600 kg.
Which is larger, the KT-100 or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the KT-100's 8.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the KT-100 or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies entered service first in 1957, 58 years before the KT-100 which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KT-100 or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies has been produced in greater numbers with 251 units compared to 23 units of the KT-100.