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Po-2 Mule vs TS-8 Bies

Po-2 Mule vs TS-8 Bies at a glance — top speed 152 vs 312 km/h, range 630 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 1,350 vs 1,600 kg, built 33,000 vs 251 units.

Polikarpov Po-2 Mule military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Po-2 Mule
PZL Mielec TS-8 Bies military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 TS-8 Bies
Specifications
Po-2 Mule TS-8 Bies
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Polikarpov PZL Mielec
First flight 24 June 1927 23 July 1955
Year introduced 1929 1957
Number produced 33000 units 251 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 33.2 m² 19.1 m²
Wingspan 11.4 m 10.5 m
Height 3.1 m 3.0 m
Length 8.2 m 8.5 m
Maximum speed 152 km/h 312 km/h
Operational range 630 km 800 km
Service ceiling 3,000 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,350 kg 1,600 kg
Empty weight 770 kg 1,070 kg
Total thrust 1 x 93 kW 1 x 240 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Po-2 Mule or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies is faster with a maximum speed of 312 km/h compared to the Po-2 Mule's 152 km/h, a difference of 160 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Po-2 Mule or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies has a longer range at 800 km compared to the Po-2 Mule's 630 km.
Which can fly higher, the Po-2 Mule or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the Po-2 Mule's 3,000 meters (9,842 ft).
Which is heavier, the Po-2 Mule or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,600 kg compared to the Po-2 Mule's 1,350 kg.
Which is larger, the Po-2 Mule or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the Po-2 Mule's 8.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Po-2 Mule or TS-8 Bies?
The Po-2 Mule entered service first in 1929, 28 years before the TS-8 Bies which entered service in 1957.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Po-2 Mule or TS-8 Bies?
The Po-2 Mule has been produced in greater numbers with 33,000 units compared to 251 units of the TS-8 Bies.