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SW-4 Puszczyk vs TS-8 Bies

SW-4 Puszczyk vs TS-8 Bies at a glance — top speed 260 vs 312 km/h, range 790 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 1,800 vs 1,600 kg, built 40 vs 251 units.

PZL-Świdnik SW-4 Puszczyk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 SW-4 Puszczyk
PZL Mielec TS-8 Bies military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 TS-8 Bies
Specifications
SW-4 Puszczyk TS-8 Bies
Origin country 🇵🇱 Poland 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer PZL-Świdnik PZL Mielec
First flight 29 October 1996 23 July 1955
Year introduced 2002 1957
Number produced 40 units 251 units
Average unit price $700K --
Wing area -- m² 19.1 m²
Wingspan 9.0 m 10.5 m
Height 3.1 m 3.0 m
Length 10.6 m 8.5 m
Maximum speed 260 km/h 312 km/h
Operational range 790 km 800 km
Service ceiling 5,200 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,800 kg 1,600 kg
Empty weight 1,050 kg 1,070 kg
Total thrust 1 x 336 kW 1 x 240 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the SW-4 Puszczyk or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies is faster with a maximum speed of 312 km/h compared to the SW-4 Puszczyk's 260 km/h, a difference of 52 km/h.
Which has longer range, the SW-4 Puszczyk or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies has a longer range at 800 km compared to the SW-4 Puszczyk's 790 km.
Which can fly higher, the SW-4 Puszczyk or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the SW-4 Puszczyk's 5,200 meters (17,060 ft).
Which is heavier, the SW-4 Puszczyk or TS-8 Bies?
The SW-4 Puszczyk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,800 kg compared to the TS-8 Bies's 1,600 kg.
Which is larger, the SW-4 Puszczyk or TS-8 Bies?
The SW-4 Puszczyk is longer at 10.6 meters compared to the TS-8 Bies's 8.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the SW-4 Puszczyk or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies entered service first in 1957, 45 years before the SW-4 Puszczyk which entered service in 2002.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the SW-4 Puszczyk or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies has been produced in greater numbers with 251 units compared to 40 units of the SW-4 Puszczyk.