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T-2 Buckeye vs TS-8 Bies

T-2 Buckeye vs TS-8 Bies at a glance — top speed 838 vs 312 km/h, range 1,683 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 5,931 vs 1,600 kg, built 529 vs 251 units.

North American T-2 Buckeye military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-2 Buckeye
PZL Mielec TS-8 Bies military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 TS-8 Bies
Specifications
T-2 Buckeye TS-8 Bies
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer North American PZL Mielec
First flight 31 January 1958 23 July 1955
Year introduced 1959 1957
Number produced 529 units 251 units
Average unit price $1 million --
Wing area 24.0 m² 19.1 m²
Wingspan 11.6 m 10.5 m
Height 4.5 m 3.0 m
Length 11.0 m 8.5 m
Maximum speed 838 km/h 312 km/h
Operational range 1,683 km 800 km
Service ceiling 13,533 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,931 kg 1,600 kg
Empty weight 3,652 kg 1,070 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,338 kgf 1 x 240 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-2 Buckeye or TS-8 Bies?
The T-2 Buckeye is faster with a maximum speed of 838 km/h compared to the TS-8 Bies's 312 km/h, a difference of 526 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-2 Buckeye or TS-8 Bies?
The T-2 Buckeye has a longer range at 1,683 km compared to the TS-8 Bies's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-2 Buckeye or TS-8 Bies?
The T-2 Buckeye has a higher service ceiling at 13,533 meters (44,399 ft) compared to the TS-8 Bies's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-2 Buckeye or TS-8 Bies?
The T-2 Buckeye has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,931 kg compared to the TS-8 Bies's 1,600 kg.
Which is larger, the T-2 Buckeye or TS-8 Bies?
The T-2 Buckeye is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the TS-8 Bies's 8.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-2 Buckeye or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies entered service first in 1957, 2 years before the T-2 Buckeye which entered service in 1959.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-2 Buckeye or TS-8 Bies?
The T-2 Buckeye has been produced in greater numbers with 529 units compared to 251 units of the TS-8 Bies.