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T-50 Golden Eagle vs TS-8 Bies

T-50 Golden Eagle vs TS-8 Bies at a glance — top speed 1,840 vs 312 km/h, range 1,851 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 13,472 vs 1,600 kg, built 200 vs 251 units.

KAI T-50 Golden Eagle military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 T-50 Golden Eagle
PZL Mielec TS-8 Bies military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 TS-8 Bies
Specifications
T-50 Golden Eagle TS-8 Bies
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer KAI PZL Mielec
First flight 20 August 2002 23 July 1955
Year introduced 2005 1957
Number produced 200 units 251 units
Average unit price $25 million --
Wing area 23.7 m² 19.1 m²
Wingspan 9.2 m 10.5 m
Height 4.8 m 3.0 m
Length 13.0 m 8.5 m
Maximum speed 1840 km/h 312 km/h
Operational range 1,851 km 800 km
Service ceiling 16,764 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 13,472 kg 1,600 kg
Empty weight 6,441 kg 1,070 kg
Total thrust 1 x 5,409 kgf 1 x 240 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-50 Golden Eagle or TS-8 Bies?
The T-50 Golden Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 1,840 km/h compared to the TS-8 Bies's 312 km/h, a difference of 1,528 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-50 Golden Eagle or TS-8 Bies?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a longer range at 1,851 km compared to the TS-8 Bies's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-50 Golden Eagle or TS-8 Bies?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 16,764 meters (55,000 ft) compared to the TS-8 Bies's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-50 Golden Eagle or TS-8 Bies?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,472 kg compared to the TS-8 Bies's 1,600 kg.
Which is larger, the T-50 Golden Eagle or TS-8 Bies?
The T-50 Golden Eagle is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the TS-8 Bies's 8.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-50 Golden Eagle or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies entered service first in 1957, 48 years before the T-50 Golden Eagle which entered service in 2005.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-50 Golden Eagle or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies has been produced in greater numbers with 251 units compared to 200 units of the T-50 Golden Eagle.