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Mi-34 Hermit vs TS-8 Bies

Mi-34 Hermit vs TS-8 Bies at a glance — top speed 210 vs 312 km/h, range 450 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 1,450 vs 1,600 kg, built 27 vs 251 units.

Mil Mi-34 Hermit military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-34 Hermit
PZL Mielec TS-8 Bies military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 TS-8 Bies
Specifications
Mi-34 Hermit TS-8 Bies
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Mil PZL Mielec
First flight 17 November 1986 23 July 1955
Year introduced 1993 1957
Number produced 27 units 251 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area -- m² 19.1 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 10.5 m
Height 2.8 m 3.0 m
Length 11.4 m 8.5 m
Maximum speed 210 km/h 312 km/h
Operational range 450 km 800 km
Service ceiling 4,000 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,450 kg 1,600 kg
Empty weight 950 kg 1,070 kg
Total thrust 1 x 239 kW 1 x 240 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mi-34 Hermit or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies is faster with a maximum speed of 312 km/h compared to the Mi-34 Hermit's 210 km/h, a difference of 102 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-34 Hermit or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies has a longer range at 800 km compared to the Mi-34 Hermit's 450 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-34 Hermit or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the Mi-34 Hermit's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-34 Hermit or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,600 kg compared to the Mi-34 Hermit's 1,450 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-34 Hermit or TS-8 Bies?
The Mi-34 Hermit is longer at 11.4 meters compared to the TS-8 Bies's 8.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Mi-34 Hermit or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies entered service first in 1957, 36 years before the Mi-34 Hermit which entered service in 1993.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-34 Hermit or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies has been produced in greater numbers with 251 units compared to 27 units of the Mi-34 Hermit.