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M-346 Master vs TS-8 Bies

M-346 Master vs TS-8 Bies at a glance — top speed 1,092 vs 312 km/h, range 1,925 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 9,500 vs 1,600 kg, built 92 vs 251 units.

Aermacchi M-346 Master military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 M-346 Master
PZL Mielec TS-8 Bies military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 TS-8 Bies
Specifications
M-346 Master TS-8 Bies
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi PZL Mielec
First flight 15 July 2004 23 July 1955
Year introduced 2015 1957
Number produced 92 units 251 units
Average unit price $40 million --
Wing area 23.5 m² 19.1 m²
Wingspan 9.7 m 10.5 m
Height 4.8 m 3.0 m
Length 11.5 m 8.5 m
Maximum speed 1092 km/h 312 km/h
Operational range 1,925 km 800 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,500 kg 1,600 kg
Empty weight 4,610 kg 1,070 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,835 kgf 1 x 240 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M-346 Master or TS-8 Bies?
The M-346 Master is faster with a maximum speed of 1,092 km/h compared to the TS-8 Bies's 312 km/h, a difference of 780 km/h.
Which has longer range, the M-346 Master or TS-8 Bies?
The M-346 Master has a longer range at 1,925 km compared to the TS-8 Bies's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the M-346 Master or TS-8 Bies?
The M-346 Master has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the TS-8 Bies's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the M-346 Master or TS-8 Bies?
The M-346 Master has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,500 kg compared to the TS-8 Bies's 1,600 kg.
Which is larger, the M-346 Master or TS-8 Bies?
The M-346 Master is longer at 11.5 meters compared to the TS-8 Bies's 8.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the M-346 Master or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies entered service first in 1957, 58 years before the M-346 Master which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-346 Master or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies has been produced in greater numbers with 251 units compared to 92 units of the M-346 Master.