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T-34 Mentor vs TS-8 Bies

T-34 Mentor vs TS-8 Bies at a glance — top speed 396 vs 312 km/h, range 1,311 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 4,300 vs 1,600 kg, built 2,300 vs 251 units.

Beechcraft T-34 Mentor military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-34 Mentor
PZL Mielec TS-8 Bies military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 TS-8 Bies
Specifications
T-34 Mentor TS-8 Bies
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft PZL Mielec
First flight 2 December 1948 23 July 1955
Year introduced 1953 1957
Number produced 2300 units 251 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 16.7 m² 19.1 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 10.5 m
Height 2.9 m 3.0 m
Length 8.8 m 8.5 m
Maximum speed 396 km/h 312 km/h
Operational range 1,311 km 800 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,300 kg 1,600 kg
Empty weight 2,960 kg 1,070 kg
Total thrust 1 x 559 kW 1 x 240 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-34 Mentor or TS-8 Bies?
The T-34 Mentor is faster with a maximum speed of 396 km/h compared to the TS-8 Bies's 312 km/h, a difference of 84 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-34 Mentor or TS-8 Bies?
The T-34 Mentor has a longer range at 1,311 km compared to the TS-8 Bies's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-34 Mentor or TS-8 Bies?
The T-34 Mentor has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the TS-8 Bies's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-34 Mentor or TS-8 Bies?
The T-34 Mentor has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,300 kg compared to the TS-8 Bies's 1,600 kg.
Which is larger, the T-34 Mentor or TS-8 Bies?
The T-34 Mentor is longer at 8.8 meters compared to the TS-8 Bies's 8.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-34 Mentor or TS-8 Bies?
The T-34 Mentor entered service first in 1953, 4 years before the TS-8 Bies which entered service in 1957.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-34 Mentor or TS-8 Bies?
The T-34 Mentor has been produced in greater numbers with 2,300 units compared to 251 units of the TS-8 Bies.