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SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 vs TS-8 Bies

SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 vs TS-8 Bies at a glance — top speed 333 vs 312 km/h, range 1,650 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 1,300 vs 1,600 kg, built 900 vs 251 units.

SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 SIAI-Marchetti SF-260
PZL Mielec TS-8 Bies military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 TS-8 Bies
Specifications
SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 TS-8 Bies
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer SIAI-Marchetti PZL Mielec
First flight 15 July 1964 23 July 1955
Year introduced 1966 1957
Number produced 900 units 251 units
Average unit price $1.3 million --
Wing area 10.1 m² 19.1 m²
Wingspan 8.4 m 10.5 m
Height 2.4 m 3.0 m
Length 7.1 m 8.5 m
Maximum speed 333 km/h 312 km/h
Operational range 1,650 km 800 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,300 kg 1,600 kg
Empty weight 770 kg 1,070 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 1 x 240 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 or TS-8 Bies?
The SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 is faster with a maximum speed of 333 km/h compared to the TS-8 Bies's 312 km/h, a difference of 21 km/h.
Which has longer range, the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 or TS-8 Bies?
The SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 has a longer range at 1,650 km compared to the TS-8 Bies's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,600 kg compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 1,300 kg.
Which is larger, the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies entered service first in 1957, 9 years before the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 which entered service in 1966.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 or TS-8 Bies?
The SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 has been produced in greater numbers with 900 units compared to 251 units of the TS-8 Bies.