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Aermacchi S-211 vs TS-8 Bies

Aermacchi S-211 vs TS-8 Bies at a glance — top speed 667 vs 312 km/h, range 1,668 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 2,750 vs 1,600 kg, built 60 vs 251 units.

Aermacchi S-211 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 Aermacchi S-211
PZL Mielec TS-8 Bies military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 TS-8 Bies
Specifications
Aermacchi S-211 TS-8 Bies
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi PZL Mielec
First flight 10 April 1981 23 July 1955
Year introduced 1984 1957
Number produced 60 units 251 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 12.6 m² 19.1 m²
Wingspan 8.4 m 10.5 m
Height 3.8 m 3.0 m
Length 9.3 m 8.5 m
Maximum speed 667 km/h 312 km/h
Operational range 1,668 km 800 km
Service ceiling 12,200 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,750 kg 1,600 kg
Empty weight 1,850 kg 1,070 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,131 kgf 1 x 240 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Aermacchi S-211 or TS-8 Bies?
The Aermacchi S-211 is faster with a maximum speed of 667 km/h compared to the TS-8 Bies's 312 km/h, a difference of 355 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Aermacchi S-211 or TS-8 Bies?
The Aermacchi S-211 has a longer range at 1,668 km compared to the TS-8 Bies's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the Aermacchi S-211 or TS-8 Bies?
The Aermacchi S-211 has a higher service ceiling at 12,200 meters (40,026 ft) compared to the TS-8 Bies's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the Aermacchi S-211 or TS-8 Bies?
The Aermacchi S-211 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,750 kg compared to the TS-8 Bies's 1,600 kg.
Which is larger, the Aermacchi S-211 or TS-8 Bies?
The Aermacchi S-211 is longer at 9.3 meters compared to the TS-8 Bies's 8.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Aermacchi S-211 or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies entered service first in 1957, 27 years before the Aermacchi S-211 which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Aermacchi S-211 or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies has been produced in greater numbers with 251 units compared to 60 units of the Aermacchi S-211.