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Pilatus PC-9 vs TS-8 Bies

Pilatus PC-9 vs TS-8 Bies at a glance — top speed 593 vs 312 km/h, range 1,537 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 3,200 vs 1,600 kg, built 265 vs 251 units.

Pilatus PC-9 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-9
PZL Mielec TS-8 Bies military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 TS-8 Bies
Specifications
Pilatus PC-9 TS-8 Bies
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus PZL Mielec
First flight 7 May 1984 23 July 1955
Year introduced 1987 1957
Number produced 265 units 251 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 16.3 m² 19.1 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 10.5 m
Height 3.3 m 3.0 m
Length 10.2 m 8.5 m
Maximum speed 593 km/h 312 km/h
Operational range 1,537 km 800 km
Service ceiling 11,600 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,200 kg 1,600 kg
Empty weight 1,781 kg 1,070 kg
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW 1 x 240 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Pilatus PC-9 or TS-8 Bies?
The Pilatus PC-9 is faster with a maximum speed of 593 km/h compared to the TS-8 Bies's 312 km/h, a difference of 281 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Pilatus PC-9 or TS-8 Bies?
The Pilatus PC-9 has a longer range at 1,537 km compared to the TS-8 Bies's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the Pilatus PC-9 or TS-8 Bies?
The Pilatus PC-9 has a higher service ceiling at 11,600 meters (38,057 ft) compared to the TS-8 Bies's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the Pilatus PC-9 or TS-8 Bies?
The Pilatus PC-9 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,200 kg compared to the TS-8 Bies's 1,600 kg.
Which is larger, the Pilatus PC-9 or TS-8 Bies?
The Pilatus PC-9 is longer at 10.2 meters compared to the TS-8 Bies's 8.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Pilatus PC-9 or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies entered service first in 1957, 30 years before the Pilatus PC-9 which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Pilatus PC-9 or TS-8 Bies?
The Pilatus PC-9 has been produced in greater numbers with 265 units compared to 251 units of the TS-8 Bies.