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T-38 Talon vs TS-8 Bies

T-38 Talon vs TS-8 Bies at a glance — top speed 1,381 vs 312 km/h, range 1,835 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 5,670 vs 1,600 kg, built 1,189 vs 251 units.

Northrop T-38 Talon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-38 Talon
PZL Mielec TS-8 Bies military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 TS-8 Bies
Specifications
T-38 Talon TS-8 Bies
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Northrop PZL Mielec
First flight 10 March 1959 23 July 1955
Year introduced 1961 1957
Number produced 1189 units 251 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 16.0 m² 19.1 m²
Wingspan 7.7 m 10.5 m
Height 3.9 m 3.0 m
Length 14.1 m 8.5 m
Maximum speed 1381 km/h 312 km/h
Operational range 1,835 km 800 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,670 kg 1,600 kg
Empty weight 3,266 kg 1,070 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,216 kgf 1 x 240 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-38 Talon or TS-8 Bies?
The T-38 Talon is faster with a maximum speed of 1,381 km/h compared to the TS-8 Bies's 312 km/h, a difference of 1,069 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-38 Talon or TS-8 Bies?
The T-38 Talon has a longer range at 1,835 km compared to the TS-8 Bies's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-38 Talon or TS-8 Bies?
The T-38 Talon has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the TS-8 Bies's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-38 Talon or TS-8 Bies?
The T-38 Talon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the TS-8 Bies's 1,600 kg.
Which is larger, the T-38 Talon or TS-8 Bies?
The T-38 Talon is longer at 14.1 meters compared to the TS-8 Bies's 8.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-38 Talon or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies entered service first in 1957, 4 years before the T-38 Talon which entered service in 1961.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-38 Talon or TS-8 Bies?
The T-38 Talon has been produced in greater numbers with 1,189 units compared to 251 units of the TS-8 Bies.