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MB-339 vs TS-8 Bies

MB-339 vs TS-8 Bies at a glance — top speed 898 vs 312 km/h, range 1,760 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 5,897 vs 1,600 kg, built 230 vs 251 units.

Aermacchi MB-339 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 MB-339
PZL Mielec TS-8 Bies military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 TS-8 Bies
Specifications
MB-339 TS-8 Bies
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi PZL Mielec
First flight 12 August 1976 23 July 1955
Year introduced 1979 1957
Number produced 230 units 251 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.0 m² 19.1 m²
Wingspan 10.9 m 10.5 m
Height 3.6 m 3.0 m
Length 11.0 m 8.5 m
Maximum speed 898 km/h 312 km/h
Operational range 1,760 km 800 km
Service ceiling 14,630 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,897 kg 1,600 kg
Empty weight 3,075 kg 1,070 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,814 kgf 1 x 240 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MB-339 or TS-8 Bies?
The MB-339 is faster with a maximum speed of 898 km/h compared to the TS-8 Bies's 312 km/h, a difference of 586 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MB-339 or TS-8 Bies?
The MB-339 has a longer range at 1,760 km compared to the TS-8 Bies's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the MB-339 or TS-8 Bies?
The MB-339 has a higher service ceiling at 14,630 meters (47,998 ft) compared to the TS-8 Bies's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the MB-339 or TS-8 Bies?
The MB-339 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,897 kg compared to the TS-8 Bies's 1,600 kg.
Which is larger, the MB-339 or TS-8 Bies?
The MB-339 is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the TS-8 Bies's 8.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the MB-339 or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies entered service first in 1957, 22 years before the MB-339 which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MB-339 or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies has been produced in greater numbers with 251 units compared to 230 units of the MB-339.