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MB-326K vs TS-8 Bies

MB-326K vs TS-8 Bies at a glance — top speed 806 vs 312 km/h, range 1,850 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 3,765 vs 1,600 kg, built 800 vs 251 units.

Aermacchi MB-326K military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 MB-326K
PZL Mielec TS-8 Bies military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 TS-8 Bies
Specifications
MB-326K TS-8 Bies
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi PZL Mielec
First flight 10 December 1957 23 July 1955
Year introduced 1962 1957
Number produced 800 units 251 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.0 m² 19.1 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m 10.5 m
Height 3.7 m 3.0 m
Length 10.7 m 8.5 m
Maximum speed 806 km/h 312 km/h
Operational range 1,850 km 800 km
Service ceiling 12,497 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,765 kg 1,600 kg
Empty weight 2,237 kg 1,070 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 1 x 240 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MB-326K or TS-8 Bies?
The MB-326K is faster with a maximum speed of 806 km/h compared to the TS-8 Bies's 312 km/h, a difference of 494 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MB-326K or TS-8 Bies?
The MB-326K has a longer range at 1,850 km compared to the TS-8 Bies's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the MB-326K or TS-8 Bies?
The MB-326K has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the TS-8 Bies's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the MB-326K or TS-8 Bies?
The MB-326K has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,765 kg compared to the TS-8 Bies's 1,600 kg.
Which is larger, the MB-326K or TS-8 Bies?
The MB-326K is longer at 10.7 meters compared to the TS-8 Bies's 8.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the MB-326K or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies entered service first in 1957, 5 years before the MB-326K which entered service in 1962.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MB-326K or TS-8 Bies?
The MB-326K has been produced in greater numbers with 800 units compared to 251 units of the TS-8 Bies.