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L-90 Redigo vs TS-8 Bies

L-90 Redigo vs TS-8 Bies at a glance — top speed 354 vs 312 km/h, range 1,000 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 1,900 vs 1,600 kg, built 31 vs 251 units.

Valmet L-90 Redigo military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇮 L-90 Redigo
PZL Mielec TS-8 Bies military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 TS-8 Bies
Specifications
L-90 Redigo TS-8 Bies
Origin country 🇫🇮 Finland 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Valmet PZL Mielec
First flight 12 February 1985 23 July 1955
Year introduced 1991 1957
Number produced 31 units 251 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 14.8 m² 19.1 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m 10.5 m
Height 3.2 m 3.0 m
Length 8.5 m 8.5 m
Maximum speed 354 km/h 312 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 800 km
Service ceiling 6,340 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,900 kg 1,600 kg
Empty weight 970 kg 1,070 kg
Total thrust 1 x 340 kW 1 x 240 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-90 Redigo or TS-8 Bies?
The L-90 Redigo is faster with a maximum speed of 354 km/h compared to the TS-8 Bies's 312 km/h, a difference of 42 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-90 Redigo or TS-8 Bies?
The L-90 Redigo has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the TS-8 Bies's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-90 Redigo or TS-8 Bies?
The L-90 Redigo has a higher service ceiling at 6,340 meters (20,800 ft) compared to the TS-8 Bies's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-90 Redigo or TS-8 Bies?
The L-90 Redigo has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,900 kg compared to the TS-8 Bies's 1,600 kg.
Which is larger, the L-90 Redigo or TS-8 Bies?
Both the L-90 Redigo and TS-8 Bies are 8.5 meters long.
Which entered service first, the L-90 Redigo or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies entered service first in 1957, 34 years before the L-90 Redigo which entered service in 1991.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-90 Redigo or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies has been produced in greater numbers with 251 units compared to 31 units of the L-90 Redigo.