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TS-8 Bies vs Pipistrel Virus SW80

TS-8 Bies vs Pipistrel Virus SW80 at a glance — top speed 312 vs 283 km/h, range 800 vs 1,450 km, max takeoff weight 1,600 vs 600 kg, built 251 vs 1,000 units.

PZL Mielec TS-8 Bies military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 TS-8 Bies
Pipistrel Virus SW80 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇮 Pipistrel Virus SW80
Specifications
TS-8 Bies Pipistrel Virus SW80
Origin country 🇵🇱 Poland 🇸🇮 Slovenia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer PZL Mielec Pipistrel
First flight 23 July 1955 10 August 1999
Year introduced 1957 2000
Number produced 251 units 1000 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.1 m² 9.5 m²
Wingspan 10.5 m 10.7 m
Height 3.0 m 1.9 m
Length 8.5 m 6.5 m
Maximum speed 312 km/h 283 km/h
Operational range 800 km 1,450 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 6,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,600 kg 600 kg
Empty weight 1,070 kg 289 kg
Total thrust 1 x 240 kW 1 x 60 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the TS-8 Bies or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The TS-8 Bies is faster with a maximum speed of 312 km/h compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 283 km/h, a difference of 29 km/h.
Which has longer range, the TS-8 Bies or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 has a longer range at 1,450 km compared to the TS-8 Bies's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the TS-8 Bies or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 has a higher service ceiling at 6,800 meters (22,309 ft) compared to the TS-8 Bies's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the TS-8 Bies or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The TS-8 Bies has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,600 kg compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 600 kg.
Which is larger, the TS-8 Bies or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The TS-8 Bies is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the Pipistrel Virus SW80's 6.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the TS-8 Bies or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The TS-8 Bies entered service first in 1957, 43 years before the Pipistrel Virus SW80 which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the TS-8 Bies or Pipistrel Virus SW80?
The Pipistrel Virus SW80 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 251 units of the TS-8 Bies.