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Pilatus PC-24 vs TS-8 Bies

Pilatus PC-24 vs TS-8 Bies at a glance — top speed 787 vs 312 km/h, range 3,700 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 8,005 vs 1,600 kg, built 100 vs 251 units.

Pilatus PC-24 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-24
PZL Mielec TS-8 Bies military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 TS-8 Bies
Specifications
Pilatus PC-24 TS-8 Bies
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus PZL Mielec
First flight 11 May 2015 23 July 1955
Year introduced 2018 1957
Number produced 100 units 251 units
Average unit price $12 million --
Wing area 30.9 m² 19.1 m²
Wingspan 17.0 m 10.5 m
Height 5.3 m 3.0 m
Length 16.8 m 8.5 m
Maximum speed 787 km/h 312 km/h
Operational range 3,700 km 800 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,005 kg 1,600 kg
Empty weight 4,967 kg 1,070 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,529 kgf 1 x 240 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Pilatus PC-24 or TS-8 Bies?
The Pilatus PC-24 is faster with a maximum speed of 787 km/h compared to the TS-8 Bies's 312 km/h, a difference of 475 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Pilatus PC-24 or TS-8 Bies?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the TS-8 Bies's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the Pilatus PC-24 or TS-8 Bies?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the TS-8 Bies's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the Pilatus PC-24 or TS-8 Bies?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,005 kg compared to the TS-8 Bies's 1,600 kg.
Which is larger, the Pilatus PC-24 or TS-8 Bies?
The Pilatus PC-24 is longer at 16.8 meters compared to the TS-8 Bies's 8.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Pilatus PC-24 or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies entered service first in 1957, 61 years before the Pilatus PC-24 which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Pilatus PC-24 or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies has been produced in greater numbers with 251 units compared to 100 units of the Pilatus PC-24.