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PC-7 Turbo Trainer vs TS-8 Bies

PC-7 Turbo Trainer vs TS-8 Bies at a glance — top speed 412 vs 312 km/h, range 1,200 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 2,700 vs 1,600 kg, built 618 vs 251 units.

Pilatus PC-7 Turbo Trainer military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-7 Turbo Trainer
PZL Mielec TS-8 Bies military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 TS-8 Bies
Specifications
PC-7 Turbo Trainer TS-8 Bies
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus PZL Mielec
First flight 12 April 1966 23 July 1955
Year introduced 1978 1957
Number produced 618 units 251 units
Average unit price $1.5 million --
Wing area 16.6 m² 19.1 m²
Wingspan 10.4 m 10.5 m
Height 3.2 m 3.0 m
Length 9.8 m 8.5 m
Maximum speed 412 km/h 312 km/h
Operational range 1,200 km 800 km
Service ceiling 10,060 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,700 kg 1,600 kg
Empty weight 1,330 kg 1,070 kg
Total thrust 1 x 410 kW 1 x 240 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or TS-8 Bies?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer is faster with a maximum speed of 412 km/h compared to the TS-8 Bies's 312 km/h, a difference of 100 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or TS-8 Bies?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has a longer range at 1,200 km compared to the TS-8 Bies's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or TS-8 Bies?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has a higher service ceiling at 10,060 meters (33,005 ft) compared to the TS-8 Bies's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or TS-8 Bies?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,700 kg compared to the TS-8 Bies's 1,600 kg.
Which is larger, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or TS-8 Bies?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer is longer at 9.8 meters compared to the TS-8 Bies's 8.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies entered service first in 1957, 21 years before the PC-7 Turbo Trainer which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PC-7 Turbo Trainer or TS-8 Bies?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has been produced in greater numbers with 618 units compared to 251 units of the TS-8 Bies.