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TB-30 Epsilon vs TS-8 Bies

TB-30 Epsilon vs TS-8 Bies at a glance — top speed 356 vs 312 km/h, range 1,300 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 1,250 vs 1,600 kg, built 19 vs 251 units.

Socata TB-30 Epsilon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 TB-30 Epsilon
PZL Mielec TS-8 Bies military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 TS-8 Bies
Specifications
TB-30 Epsilon TS-8 Bies
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Socata PZL Mielec
First flight 22 December 1979 23 July 1955
Year introduced 1984 1957
Number produced 19 units 251 units
Average unit price $1 million --
Wing area 9.0 m² 19.1 m²
Wingspan 7.9 m 10.5 m
Height 2.7 m 3.0 m
Length 7.6 m 8.5 m
Maximum speed 356 km/h 312 km/h
Operational range 1,300 km 800 km
Service ceiling 7,010 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,250 kg 1,600 kg
Empty weight 932 kg 1,070 kg
Total thrust 1 x 224 kW 1 x 240 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the TB-30 Epsilon or TS-8 Bies?
The TB-30 Epsilon is faster with a maximum speed of 356 km/h compared to the TS-8 Bies's 312 km/h, a difference of 44 km/h.
Which has longer range, the TB-30 Epsilon or TS-8 Bies?
The TB-30 Epsilon has a longer range at 1,300 km compared to the TS-8 Bies's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the TB-30 Epsilon or TS-8 Bies?
The TB-30 Epsilon has a higher service ceiling at 7,010 meters (22,998 ft) compared to the TS-8 Bies's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the TB-30 Epsilon or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,600 kg compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the TB-30 Epsilon or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 7.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the TB-30 Epsilon or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies entered service first in 1957, 27 years before the TB-30 Epsilon which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the TB-30 Epsilon or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies has been produced in greater numbers with 251 units compared to 19 units of the TB-30 Epsilon.