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TS-8 Bies vs Tu-134 Crusty

TS-8 Bies vs Tu-134 Crusty at a glance — top speed 312 vs 950 km/h, range 800 vs 3,000 km, max takeoff weight 1,600 vs 47,600 kg, built 251 vs 854 units.

PZL Mielec TS-8 Bies military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 TS-8 Bies
Tupolev Tu-134 Crusty military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-134 Crusty
Specifications
TS-8 Bies Tu-134 Crusty
Origin country 🇵🇱 Poland 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer PZL Mielec Tupolev
First flight 23 July 1955 29 July 1963
Year introduced 1957 1970
Number produced 251 units 854 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.1 m² 127.3 m²
Wingspan 10.5 m 29.0 m
Height 3.0 m 9.0 m
Length 8.5 m 37.1 m
Maximum speed 312 km/h 950 km/h
Operational range 800 km 3,000 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 12,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,600 kg 47,600 kg
Empty weight 1,070 kg 27,960 kg
Total thrust 1 x 240 kW 2 x 6,799 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the TS-8 Bies or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the TS-8 Bies's 312 km/h, a difference of 638 km/h.
Which has longer range, the TS-8 Bies or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the TS-8 Bies's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the TS-8 Bies or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a higher service ceiling at 12,100 meters (39,698 ft) compared to the TS-8 Bies's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the TS-8 Bies or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 47,600 kg compared to the TS-8 Bies's 1,600 kg.
Which is larger, the TS-8 Bies or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty is longer at 37.1 meters compared to the TS-8 Bies's 8.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the TS-8 Bies or Tu-134 Crusty?
The TS-8 Bies entered service first in 1957, 13 years before the Tu-134 Crusty which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the TS-8 Bies or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has been produced in greater numbers with 854 units compared to 251 units of the TS-8 Bies.