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L-39 Albatros vs TS-8 Bies

L-39 Albatros vs TS-8 Bies at a glance — top speed 750 vs 312 km/h, range 1,100 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 4,700 vs 1,600 kg, built 2,900 vs 251 units.

Aero L-39 Albatros military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-39 Albatros
PZL Mielec TS-8 Bies military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 TS-8 Bies
Specifications
L-39 Albatros TS-8 Bies
Origin country 🇨🇿 Czechia 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero PZL Mielec
First flight 4 November 1968 23 July 1955
Year introduced 1972 1957
Number produced 2900 units 251 units
Average unit price $1 million --
Wing area 18.8 m² 19.1 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 10.5 m
Height 4.8 m 3.0 m
Length 12.1 m 8.5 m
Maximum speed 750 km/h 312 km/h
Operational range 1,100 km 800 km
Service ceiling 11,500 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,700 kg 1,600 kg
Empty weight 3,459 kg 1,070 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,720 kgf 1 x 240 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-39 Albatros or TS-8 Bies?
The L-39 Albatros is faster with a maximum speed of 750 km/h compared to the TS-8 Bies's 312 km/h, a difference of 438 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-39 Albatros or TS-8 Bies?
The L-39 Albatros has a longer range at 1,100 km compared to the TS-8 Bies's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-39 Albatros or TS-8 Bies?
The L-39 Albatros has a higher service ceiling at 11,500 meters (37,729 ft) compared to the TS-8 Bies's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-39 Albatros or TS-8 Bies?
The L-39 Albatros has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,700 kg compared to the TS-8 Bies's 1,600 kg.
Which is larger, the L-39 Albatros or TS-8 Bies?
The L-39 Albatros is longer at 12.1 meters compared to the TS-8 Bies's 8.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the L-39 Albatros or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies entered service first in 1957, 15 years before the L-39 Albatros which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-39 Albatros or TS-8 Bies?
The L-39 Albatros has been produced in greater numbers with 2,900 units compared to 251 units of the TS-8 Bies.