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P180 Avanti vs TS-8 Bies

P180 Avanti vs TS-8 Bies at a glance — top speed 732 vs 312 km/h, range 2,800 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 5,489 vs 1,600 kg, built 246 vs 251 units.

Piaggio P180 Avanti military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 P180 Avanti
PZL Mielec TS-8 Bies military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 TS-8 Bies
Specifications
P180 Avanti TS-8 Bies
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Piaggio PZL Mielec
First flight 26 September 1986 23 July 1955
Year introduced 1990 1957
Number produced 246 units 251 units
Average unit price $7.7 million --
Wing area 16.0 m² 19.1 m²
Wingspan 14.0 m 10.5 m
Height 4.0 m 3.0 m
Length 14.4 m 8.5 m
Maximum speed 732 km/h 312 km/h
Operational range 2,800 km 800 km
Service ceiling 12,500 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,489 kg 1,600 kg
Empty weight 3,402 kg 1,070 kg
Total thrust 2 x 634 kW 1 x 240 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the P180 Avanti or TS-8 Bies?
The P180 Avanti is faster with a maximum speed of 732 km/h compared to the TS-8 Bies's 312 km/h, a difference of 420 km/h.
Which has longer range, the P180 Avanti or TS-8 Bies?
The P180 Avanti has a longer range at 2,800 km compared to the TS-8 Bies's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the P180 Avanti or TS-8 Bies?
The P180 Avanti has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the TS-8 Bies's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the P180 Avanti or TS-8 Bies?
The P180 Avanti has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,489 kg compared to the TS-8 Bies's 1,600 kg.
Which is larger, the P180 Avanti or TS-8 Bies?
The P180 Avanti is longer at 14.4 meters compared to the TS-8 Bies's 8.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the P180 Avanti or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies entered service first in 1957, 33 years before the P180 Avanti which entered service in 1990.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the P180 Avanti or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies has been produced in greater numbers with 251 units compared to 246 units of the P180 Avanti.