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S330 / S333 vs TS-8 Bies

S330 / S333 vs TS-8 Bies at a glance — top speed 194 vs 312 km/h, range 590 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 1,157 vs 1,600 kg.

Schweizer S330 / S333 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 S330 / S333
PZL Mielec TS-8 Bies military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 TS-8 Bies
Specifications
S330 / S333 TS-8 Bies
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Schweizer PZL Mielec
First flight 14 June 1988 23 July 1955
Year introduced 1992 1957
Number produced N/A 251 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 55.2 m² 19.1 m²
Wingspan 8.4 m 10.5 m
Height 3.4 m 3.0 m
Length 9.5 m 8.5 m
Maximum speed 194 km/h 312 km/h
Operational range 590 km 800 km
Service ceiling 3,962 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,157 kg 1,600 kg
Empty weight 549 kg 1,070 kg
Total thrust 1 x 213 kW 1 x 240 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the S330 / S333 or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies is faster with a maximum speed of 312 km/h compared to the S330 / S333's 194 km/h, a difference of 118 km/h.
Which has longer range, the S330 / S333 or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies has a longer range at 800 km compared to the S330 / S333's 590 km.
Which can fly higher, the S330 / S333 or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the S330 / S333's 3,962 meters (12,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the S330 / S333 or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,600 kg compared to the S330 / S333's 1,157 kg.
Which is larger, the S330 / S333 or TS-8 Bies?
The S330 / S333 is longer at 9.5 meters compared to the TS-8 Bies's 8.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the S330 / S333 or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies entered service first in 1957, 35 years before the S330 / S333 which entered service in 1992.