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T-39 Sabreliner vs TS-8 Bies

T-39 Sabreliner vs TS-8 Bies at a glance — top speed 885 vs 312 km/h, range 4,020 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 8,056 vs 1,600 kg, built 200 vs 251 units.

North American T-39 Sabreliner military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-39 Sabreliner
PZL Mielec TS-8 Bies military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 TS-8 Bies
Specifications
T-39 Sabreliner TS-8 Bies
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer North American PZL Mielec
First flight 16 September 1958 23 July 1955
Year introduced 1962 1957
Number produced 200 units 251 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 31.8 m² 19.1 m²
Wingspan 13.6 m 10.5 m
Height 4.9 m 3.0 m
Length 13.4 m 8.5 m
Maximum speed 885 km/h 312 km/h
Operational range 4,020 km 800 km
Service ceiling 12,192 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,056 kg 1,600 kg
Empty weight 4,199 kg 1,070 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,361 kgf 1 x 240 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-39 Sabreliner or TS-8 Bies?
The T-39 Sabreliner is faster with a maximum speed of 885 km/h compared to the TS-8 Bies's 312 km/h, a difference of 573 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-39 Sabreliner or TS-8 Bies?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a longer range at 4,020 km compared to the TS-8 Bies's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-39 Sabreliner or TS-8 Bies?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a higher service ceiling at 12,192 meters (40,000 ft) compared to the TS-8 Bies's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-39 Sabreliner or TS-8 Bies?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,056 kg compared to the TS-8 Bies's 1,600 kg.
Which is larger, the T-39 Sabreliner or TS-8 Bies?
The T-39 Sabreliner is longer at 13.4 meters compared to the TS-8 Bies's 8.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-39 Sabreliner or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies entered service first in 1957, 5 years before the T-39 Sabreliner which entered service in 1962.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-39 Sabreliner or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies has been produced in greater numbers with 251 units compared to 200 units of the T-39 Sabreliner.