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T-6 Texan II vs TS-8 Bies

T-6 Texan II vs TS-8 Bies at a glance — top speed 585 vs 312 km/h, range 1,700 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 2,858 vs 1,600 kg, built 850 vs 251 units.

Beechcraft T-6 Texan II military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-6 Texan II
PZL Mielec TS-8 Bies military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 TS-8 Bies
Specifications
T-6 Texan II TS-8 Bies
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft PZL Mielec
First flight 23 December 1992 23 July 1955
Year introduced 2001 1957
Number produced 850 units 251 units
Average unit price $4.3 million --
Wing area 16.3 m² 19.1 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 10.5 m
Height 3.3 m 3.0 m
Length 10.2 m 8.5 m
Maximum speed 585 km/h 312 km/h
Operational range 1,700 km 800 km
Service ceiling 9,449 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,858 kg 1,600 kg
Empty weight 2,135 kg 1,070 kg
Total thrust 1 x 932 kW 1 x 240 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-6 Texan II or TS-8 Bies?
The T-6 Texan II is faster with a maximum speed of 585 km/h compared to the TS-8 Bies's 312 km/h, a difference of 273 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-6 Texan II or TS-8 Bies?
The T-6 Texan II has a longer range at 1,700 km compared to the TS-8 Bies's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-6 Texan II or TS-8 Bies?
The T-6 Texan II has a higher service ceiling at 9,449 meters (31,000 ft) compared to the TS-8 Bies's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-6 Texan II or TS-8 Bies?
The T-6 Texan II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,858 kg compared to the TS-8 Bies's 1,600 kg.
Which is larger, the T-6 Texan II or TS-8 Bies?
The T-6 Texan II is longer at 10.2 meters compared to the TS-8 Bies's 8.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-6 Texan II or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies entered service first in 1957, 44 years before the T-6 Texan II which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-6 Texan II or TS-8 Bies?
The T-6 Texan II has been produced in greater numbers with 850 units compared to 251 units of the TS-8 Bies.