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L-70 Vinka vs TS-8 Bies

L-70 Vinka vs TS-8 Bies at a glance — top speed 240 vs 312 km/h, range 860 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 1,250 vs 1,600 kg, built 30 vs 251 units.

Valmet L-70 Vinka military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇮 L-70 Vinka
PZL Mielec TS-8 Bies military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 TS-8 Bies
Specifications
L-70 Vinka TS-8 Bies
Origin country 🇫🇮 Finland 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Valmet PZL Mielec
First flight 1 July 1975 23 July 1955
Year introduced 1980 1957
Number produced 30 units 251 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 14.0 m² 19.1 m²
Wingspan 9.9 m 10.5 m
Height 3.3 m 3.0 m
Length 7.5 m 8.5 m
Maximum speed 240 km/h 312 km/h
Operational range 860 km 800 km
Service ceiling 5,000 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,250 kg 1,600 kg
Empty weight 767 kg 1,070 kg
Total thrust 1 x 149 kW 1 x 240 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-70 Vinka or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies is faster with a maximum speed of 312 km/h compared to the L-70 Vinka's 240 km/h, a difference of 72 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-70 Vinka or TS-8 Bies?
The L-70 Vinka has a longer range at 860 km compared to the TS-8 Bies's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-70 Vinka or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the L-70 Vinka's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-70 Vinka or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,600 kg compared to the L-70 Vinka's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the L-70 Vinka or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the L-70 Vinka's 7.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the L-70 Vinka or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies entered service first in 1957, 23 years before the L-70 Vinka which entered service in 1980.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-70 Vinka or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies has been produced in greater numbers with 251 units compared to 30 units of the L-70 Vinka.