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T-45 Goshawk vs TS-8 Bies

T-45 Goshawk vs TS-8 Bies at a glance — top speed 1,038 vs 312 km/h, range 1,300 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 6,387 vs 1,600 kg, built 221 vs 251 units.

McDonnell Douglas T-45 Goshawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇺🇸 T-45 Goshawk
PZL Mielec TS-8 Bies military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 TS-8 Bies
Specifications
T-45 Goshawk TS-8 Bies
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇺🇸 United States 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas PZL Mielec
First flight 16 April 1988 23 July 1955
Year introduced 1992 1957
Number produced 221 units 251 units
Average unit price $21 million --
Wing area 17.7 m² 19.1 m²
Wingspan 9.4 m 10.5 m
Height 4.1 m 3.0 m
Length 12.0 m 8.5 m
Maximum speed 1038 km/h 312 km/h
Operational range 1,300 km 800 km
Service ceiling 12,954 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,387 kg 1,600 kg
Empty weight 4,460 kg 1,070 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,507 kgf 1 x 240 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-45 Goshawk or TS-8 Bies?
The T-45 Goshawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,038 km/h compared to the TS-8 Bies's 312 km/h, a difference of 726 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-45 Goshawk or TS-8 Bies?
The T-45 Goshawk has a longer range at 1,300 km compared to the TS-8 Bies's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-45 Goshawk or TS-8 Bies?
The T-45 Goshawk has a higher service ceiling at 12,954 meters (42,500 ft) compared to the TS-8 Bies's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-45 Goshawk or TS-8 Bies?
The T-45 Goshawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,387 kg compared to the TS-8 Bies's 1,600 kg.
Which is larger, the T-45 Goshawk or TS-8 Bies?
The T-45 Goshawk is longer at 12.0 meters compared to the TS-8 Bies's 8.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-45 Goshawk or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies entered service first in 1957, 35 years before the T-45 Goshawk which entered service in 1992.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-45 Goshawk or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies has been produced in greater numbers with 251 units compared to 221 units of the T-45 Goshawk.