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TS-8 Bies vs Yak-52

TS-8 Bies vs Yak-52 at a glance — top speed 312 vs 285 km/h, range 800 vs 550 km, max takeoff weight 1,600 vs 1,305 kg, built 251 vs 1,815 units.

PZL Mielec TS-8 Bies military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 TS-8 Bies
Yakovlev Yak-52 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-52
Specifications
TS-8 Bies Yak-52
Origin country 🇵🇱 Poland 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer PZL Mielec Yakovlev
First flight 23 July 1955 1 January 1976
Year introduced 1957 1979
Number produced 251 units 1815 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.1 m² 15.0 m²
Wingspan 10.5 m 9.3 m
Height 3.0 m 2.7 m
Length 8.5 m 7.7 m
Maximum speed 312 km/h 285 km/h
Operational range 800 km 550 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,600 kg 1,305 kg
Empty weight 1,070 kg 1,015 kg
Total thrust 1 x 240 kW 1 x 265 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the TS-8 Bies or Yak-52?
The TS-8 Bies is faster with a maximum speed of 312 km/h compared to the Yak-52's 285 km/h, a difference of 27 km/h.
Which has longer range, the TS-8 Bies or Yak-52?
The TS-8 Bies has a longer range at 800 km compared to the Yak-52's 550 km.
Which can fly higher, the TS-8 Bies or Yak-52?
The TS-8 Bies has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the Yak-52's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the TS-8 Bies or Yak-52?
The TS-8 Bies has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,600 kg compared to the Yak-52's 1,305 kg.
Which is larger, the TS-8 Bies or Yak-52?
The TS-8 Bies is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the Yak-52's 7.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the TS-8 Bies or Yak-52?
The TS-8 Bies entered service first in 1957, 22 years before the Yak-52 which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the TS-8 Bies or Yak-52?
The Yak-52 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,815 units compared to 251 units of the TS-8 Bies.