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T-25 Universal vs TS-8 Bies

T-25 Universal vs TS-8 Bies at a glance — top speed 300 vs 312 km/h, range 1,500 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 1,700 vs 1,600 kg, built 189 vs 251 units.

Neiva T-25 Universal military training aircraft side profile drawing
PZL Mielec TS-8 Bies military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 TS-8 Bies
Specifications
T-25 Universal TS-8 Bies
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Neiva PZL Mielec
First flight 29 April 1966 23 July 1955
Year introduced 1971 1957
Number produced 189 units 251 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 17.2 m² 19.1 m²
Wingspan 11.0 m 10.5 m
Height 3.0 m 3.0 m
Length 8.6 m 8.5 m
Maximum speed 300 km/h 312 km/h
Operational range 1,500 km 800 km
Service ceiling 6,100 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,700 kg 1,600 kg
Empty weight 1,150 kg 1,070 kg
Total thrust 1 x 220 kW 1 x 240 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-25 Universal or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies is faster with a maximum speed of 312 km/h compared to the T-25 Universal's 300 km/h, a difference of 12 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-25 Universal or TS-8 Bies?
The T-25 Universal has a longer range at 1,500 km compared to the TS-8 Bies's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-25 Universal or TS-8 Bies?
The T-25 Universal has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the TS-8 Bies's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-25 Universal or TS-8 Bies?
The T-25 Universal has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,700 kg compared to the TS-8 Bies's 1,600 kg.
Which is larger, the T-25 Universal or TS-8 Bies?
The T-25 Universal is longer at 8.6 meters compared to the TS-8 Bies's 8.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-25 Universal or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies entered service first in 1957, 14 years before the T-25 Universal which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-25 Universal or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies has been produced in greater numbers with 251 units compared to 189 units of the T-25 Universal.