GlobalMilitary.net Open-source military intelligence Updated daily
Head-to-head

T-41 Mescalero vs TS-8 Bies

T-41 Mescalero vs TS-8 Bies at a glance — top speed 232 vs 312 km/h, range 1,159 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 1,134 vs 1,600 kg, built 838 vs 251 units.

Cessna T-41 Mescalero military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-41 Mescalero
PZL Mielec TS-8 Bies military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 TS-8 Bies
Specifications
T-41 Mescalero TS-8 Bies
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna PZL Mielec
First flight 1 January 1964 23 July 1955
Year introduced 1965 1957
Number produced 838 units 251 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 14.8 m² 19.1 m²
Wingspan 10.9 m 10.5 m
Height 2.7 m 3.0 m
Length 8.2 m 8.5 m
Maximum speed 232 km/h 312 km/h
Operational range 1,159 km 800 km
Service ceiling 5,200 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,134 kg 1,600 kg
Empty weight 618 kg 1,070 kg
Total thrust 1 x 160 kW 1 x 240 kW
Performance Radar Chart
Change comparison vs
Related Comparisons
T-41 Mescalero vs Beechcraft Bonanza T-41 Mescalero vs Beechcraft Baron T-41 Mescalero vs T-33 Shooting Star T-41 Mescalero vs Robinson R22 T-41 Mescalero vs Yak-11 Moose T-41 Mescalero vs L-29 Delfin

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-41 Mescalero or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies is faster with a maximum speed of 312 km/h compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 232 km/h, a difference of 80 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-41 Mescalero or TS-8 Bies?
The T-41 Mescalero has a longer range at 1,159 km compared to the TS-8 Bies's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-41 Mescalero or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 5,200 meters (17,060 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-41 Mescalero or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,600 kg compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the T-41 Mescalero or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 8.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-41 Mescalero or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies entered service first in 1957, 8 years before the T-41 Mescalero which entered service in 1965.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-41 Mescalero or TS-8 Bies?
The T-41 Mescalero has been produced in greater numbers with 838 units compared to 251 units of the TS-8 Bies.