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Robinson R22 vs TS-8 Bies

Robinson R22 vs TS-8 Bies at a glance — top speed 188 vs 312 km/h, range 387 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 621 vs 1,600 kg, built 4,600 vs 251 units.

Robinson R22 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Robinson R22
PZL Mielec TS-8 Bies military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 TS-8 Bies
Specifications
Robinson R22 TS-8 Bies
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Robinson PZL Mielec
First flight 28 August 1975 23 July 1955
Year introduced 1979 1957
Number produced 4600 units 251 units
Average unit price $400K --
Wing area -- m² 19.1 m²
Wingspan 7.7 m 10.5 m
Height 2.5 m 3.0 m
Length 8.8 m 8.5 m
Maximum speed 188 km/h 312 km/h
Operational range 387 km 800 km
Service ceiling 4,267 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 621 kg 1,600 kg
Empty weight 361 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 Robinson R22 or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies is faster with a maximum speed of 312 km/h compared to the Robinson R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 124 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Robinson R22 or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies has a longer range at 800 km compared to the Robinson R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the Robinson R22 or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the Robinson R22's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the Robinson R22 or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,600 kg compared to the Robinson R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the Robinson R22 or TS-8 Bies?
The Robinson R22 is longer at 8.8 meters compared to the TS-8 Bies's 8.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Robinson R22 or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies entered service first in 1957, 22 years before the Robinson R22 which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Robinson R22 or TS-8 Bies?
The Robinson R22 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,600 units compared to 251 units of the TS-8 Bies.