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T-28 Trojan vs TS-8 Bies

T-28 Trojan vs TS-8 Bies at a glance — top speed 552 vs 312 km/h, range 1,710 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 3,856 vs 1,600 kg, built 1,948 vs 251 units.

North American T-28 Trojan military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-28 Trojan
PZL Mielec TS-8 Bies military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 TS-8 Bies
Specifications
T-28 Trojan TS-8 Bies
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer North American PZL Mielec
First flight 24 September 1949 23 July 1955
Year introduced 1950 1957
Number produced 1948 units 251 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 24.9 m² 19.1 m²
Wingspan 12.2 m 10.5 m
Height 3.9 m 3.0 m
Length 10.1 m 8.5 m
Maximum speed 552 km/h 312 km/h
Operational range 1,710 km 800 km
Service ceiling 10,800 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,856 kg 1,600 kg
Empty weight 2,914 kg 1,070 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,063 kW 1 x 240 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-28 Trojan or TS-8 Bies?
The T-28 Trojan is faster with a maximum speed of 552 km/h compared to the TS-8 Bies's 312 km/h, a difference of 240 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-28 Trojan or TS-8 Bies?
The T-28 Trojan has a longer range at 1,710 km compared to the TS-8 Bies's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-28 Trojan or TS-8 Bies?
The T-28 Trojan has a higher service ceiling at 10,800 meters (35,433 ft) compared to the TS-8 Bies's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-28 Trojan or TS-8 Bies?
The T-28 Trojan has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,856 kg compared to the TS-8 Bies's 1,600 kg.
Which is larger, the T-28 Trojan or TS-8 Bies?
The T-28 Trojan is longer at 10.1 meters compared to the TS-8 Bies's 8.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-28 Trojan or TS-8 Bies?
The T-28 Trojan entered service first in 1950, 7 years before the TS-8 Bies which entered service in 1957.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-28 Trojan or TS-8 Bies?
The T-28 Trojan has been produced in greater numbers with 1,948 units compared to 251 units of the TS-8 Bies.