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T-67 Firefly vs TS-8 Bies

T-67 Firefly vs TS-8 Bies at a glance — top speed 282 vs 312 km/h, range 753 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 1,157 vs 1,600 kg, built 250 vs 251 units.

Slingsby T-67 Firefly military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 T-67 Firefly
PZL Mielec TS-8 Bies military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 TS-8 Bies
Specifications
T-67 Firefly TS-8 Bies
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Slingsby PZL Mielec
First flight 12 March 1974 23 July 1955
Year introduced 1974 1957
Number produced 250 units 251 units
Average unit price $500K --
Wing area 13.0 m² 19.1 m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 10.5 m
Height 2.4 m 3.0 m
Length 7.6 m 8.5 m
Maximum speed 282 km/h 312 km/h
Operational range 753 km 800 km
Service ceiling 5,791 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,157 kg 1,600 kg
Empty weight 794 kg 1,070 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 1 x 240 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-67 Firefly or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies is faster with a maximum speed of 312 km/h compared to the T-67 Firefly's 282 km/h, a difference of 30 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-67 Firefly or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies has a longer range at 800 km compared to the T-67 Firefly's 753 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-67 Firefly or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the T-67 Firefly's 5,791 meters (18,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-67 Firefly or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,600 kg compared to the T-67 Firefly's 1,157 kg.
Which is larger, the T-67 Firefly or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the T-67 Firefly's 7.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-67 Firefly or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies entered service first in 1957, 17 years before the T-67 Firefly which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-67 Firefly or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies has been produced in greater numbers with 251 units compared to 250 units of the T-67 Firefly.