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Tecnam P2002 vs TS-8 Bies

Tecnam P2002 vs TS-8 Bies at a glance — top speed 250 vs 312 km/h, range 1,092 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 598 vs 1,600 kg.

Tecnam P2002 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 Tecnam P2002
PZL Mielec TS-8 Bies military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 TS-8 Bies
Specifications
Tecnam P2002 TS-8 Bies
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Tecnam PZL Mielec
First flight -- 23 July 1955
Year introduced 2002 1957
Number produced N/A 251 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 11.5 m² 19.1 m²
Wingspan 8.6 m 10.5 m
Height 2.4 m 3.0 m
Length 6.6 m 8.5 m
Maximum speed 250 km/h 312 km/h
Operational range 1,092 km 800 km
Service ceiling 3,995 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 598 kg 1,600 kg
Empty weight 331 kg 1,070 kg
Total thrust 1 x 74 kW 1 x 240 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Tecnam P2002 or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies is faster with a maximum speed of 312 km/h compared to the Tecnam P2002's 250 km/h, a difference of 62 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Tecnam P2002 or TS-8 Bies?
The Tecnam P2002 has a longer range at 1,092 km compared to the TS-8 Bies's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the Tecnam P2002 or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the Tecnam P2002's 3,995 meters (13,106 ft).
Which is heavier, the Tecnam P2002 or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,600 kg compared to the Tecnam P2002's 598 kg.
Which is larger, the Tecnam P2002 or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the Tecnam P2002's 6.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Tecnam P2002 or TS-8 Bies?
The TS-8 Bies entered service first in 1957, 45 years before the Tecnam P2002 which entered service in 2002.