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Aermacchi M-345 vs TS-8 Bies

Aermacchi M-345 vs TS-8 Bies at a glance — top speed 740 vs 312 km/h, range 1,410 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 4,100 vs 1,600 kg, built 4 vs 251 units.

Aermacchi M-345 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 Aermacchi M-345
PZL Mielec TS-8 Bies military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 TS-8 Bies
Specifications
Aermacchi M-345 TS-8 Bies
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi PZL Mielec
First flight 29 December 2016 23 July 1955
Year introduced 2020 1957
Number produced 4 units 251 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 12.6 m² 19.1 m²
Wingspan 8.5 m 10.5 m
Height 3.7 m 3.0 m
Length 9.9 m 8.5 m
Maximum speed 740 km/h 312 km/h
Operational range 1,410 km 800 km
Service ceiling 12,190 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,100 kg 1,600 kg
Empty weight 2,300 kg 1,070 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,447 kgf 1 x 240 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Aermacchi M-345 or TS-8 Bies?
The Aermacchi M-345 is faster with a maximum speed of 740 km/h compared to the TS-8 Bies's 312 km/h, a difference of 428 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Aermacchi M-345 or TS-8 Bies?
The Aermacchi M-345 has a longer range at 1,410 km compared to the TS-8 Bies's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the Aermacchi M-345 or TS-8 Bies?
The Aermacchi M-345 has a higher service ceiling at 12,190 meters (39,993 ft) compared to the TS-8 Bies's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the Aermacchi M-345 or TS-8 Bies?
The Aermacchi M-345 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,100 kg compared to the TS-8 Bies's 1,600 kg.
Which is larger, the Aermacchi M-345 or TS-8 Bies?
The Aermacchi M-345 is longer at 9.8 meters compared to the TS-8 Bies's 8.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Aermacchi M-345 or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies entered service first in 1957, 63 years before the Aermacchi M-345 which entered service in 2020.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Aermacchi M-345 or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies has been produced in greater numbers with 251 units compared to 4 units of the Aermacchi M-345.