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SAAB 105 vs TS-8 Bies

SAAB 105 vs TS-8 Bies at a glance — top speed 970 vs 312 km/h, range 2,300 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 4,635 vs 1,600 kg, built 192 vs 251 units.

SAAB 105 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 SAAB 105
PZL Mielec TS-8 Bies military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 TS-8 Bies
Specifications
SAAB 105 TS-8 Bies
Origin country 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Saab PZL Mielec
First flight 29 June 1963 23 July 1955
Year introduced 1967 1957
Number produced 192 units 251 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 16.3 m² 19.1 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 10.5 m
Height 2.7 m 3.0 m
Length 10.8 m 8.5 m
Maximum speed 970 km/h 312 km/h
Operational range 2,300 km 800 km
Service ceiling 13,700 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,635 kg 1,600 kg
Empty weight 2,849 kg 1,070 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,293 kgf 1 x 240 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the SAAB 105 or TS-8 Bies?
The SAAB 105 is faster with a maximum speed of 970 km/h compared to the TS-8 Bies's 312 km/h, a difference of 658 km/h.
Which has longer range, the SAAB 105 or TS-8 Bies?
The SAAB 105 has a longer range at 2,300 km compared to the TS-8 Bies's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the SAAB 105 or TS-8 Bies?
The SAAB 105 has a higher service ceiling at 13,700 meters (44,947 ft) compared to the TS-8 Bies's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the SAAB 105 or TS-8 Bies?
The SAAB 105 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,635 kg compared to the TS-8 Bies's 1,600 kg.
Which is larger, the SAAB 105 or TS-8 Bies?
The SAAB 105 is longer at 10.8 meters compared to the TS-8 Bies's 8.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the SAAB 105 or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies entered service first in 1957, 10 years before the SAAB 105 which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the SAAB 105 or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies has been produced in greater numbers with 251 units compared to 192 units of the SAAB 105.