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Pilatus PC-21 vs TS-8 Bies

Pilatus PC-21 vs TS-8 Bies at a glance — top speed 685 vs 312 km/h, range 1,333 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 4,250 vs 1,600 kg, built 211 vs 251 units.

Pilatus PC-21 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-21
PZL Mielec TS-8 Bies military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 TS-8 Bies
Specifications
Pilatus PC-21 TS-8 Bies
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus PZL Mielec
First flight 1 July 2002 23 July 1955
Year introduced 2008 1957
Number produced 211 units 251 units
Average unit price $9 million --
Wing area 15.2 m² 19.1 m²
Wingspan 9.1 m 10.5 m
Height 3.8 m 3.0 m
Length 11.2 m 8.5 m
Maximum speed 685 km/h 312 km/h
Operational range 1,333 km 800 km
Service ceiling 11,580 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,250 kg 1,600 kg
Empty weight 2,270 kg 1,070 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,193 kW 1 x 240 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Pilatus PC-21 or TS-8 Bies?
The Pilatus PC-21 is faster with a maximum speed of 685 km/h compared to the TS-8 Bies's 312 km/h, a difference of 373 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Pilatus PC-21 or TS-8 Bies?
The Pilatus PC-21 has a longer range at 1,333 km compared to the TS-8 Bies's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the Pilatus PC-21 or TS-8 Bies?
The Pilatus PC-21 has a higher service ceiling at 11,580 meters (37,992 ft) compared to the TS-8 Bies's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the Pilatus PC-21 or TS-8 Bies?
The Pilatus PC-21 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,250 kg compared to the TS-8 Bies's 1,600 kg.
Which is larger, the Pilatus PC-21 or TS-8 Bies?
The Pilatus PC-21 is longer at 11.2 meters compared to the TS-8 Bies's 8.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Pilatus PC-21 or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies entered service first in 1957, 51 years before the Pilatus PC-21 which entered service in 2008.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Pilatus PC-21 or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies has been produced in greater numbers with 251 units compared to 211 units of the Pilatus PC-21.