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PZL-130 Orlik vs TS-8 Bies

PZL-130 Orlik vs TS-8 Bies at a glance — top speed 550 vs 312 km/h, range 2,200 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 2,950 vs 1,600 kg, built 59 vs 251 units.

PZL-130 Orlik military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 PZL-130 Orlik
PZL Mielec TS-8 Bies military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 TS-8 Bies
Specifications
PZL-130 Orlik TS-8 Bies
Origin country 🇵🇱 Poland 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer PZL PZL Mielec
First flight 24 October 1983 23 July 1955
Year introduced 1994 1957
Number produced 59 units 251 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 14.6 m² 19.1 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 10.5 m
Height 3.5 m 3.0 m
Length 9.3 m 8.5 m
Maximum speed 550 km/h 312 km/h
Operational range 2,200 km 800 km
Service ceiling 10,000 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,950 kg 1,600 kg
Empty weight 1,825 kg 1,070 kg
Total thrust 1 x 559 kW 1 x 240 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the PZL-130 Orlik or TS-8 Bies?
The PZL-130 Orlik is faster with a maximum speed of 550 km/h compared to the TS-8 Bies's 312 km/h, a difference of 238 km/h.
Which has longer range, the PZL-130 Orlik or TS-8 Bies?
The PZL-130 Orlik has a longer range at 2,200 km compared to the TS-8 Bies's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the PZL-130 Orlik or TS-8 Bies?
The PZL-130 Orlik has a higher service ceiling at 10,000 meters (32,808 ft) compared to the TS-8 Bies's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the PZL-130 Orlik or TS-8 Bies?
The PZL-130 Orlik has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,950 kg compared to the TS-8 Bies's 1,600 kg.
Which is larger, the PZL-130 Orlik or TS-8 Bies?
The PZL-130 Orlik is longer at 9.3 meters compared to the TS-8 Bies's 8.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the PZL-130 Orlik or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies entered service first in 1957, 37 years before the PZL-130 Orlik which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PZL-130 Orlik or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies has been produced in greater numbers with 251 units compared to 59 units of the PZL-130 Orlik.