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TS-8 Bies vs NAMC YS-11

TS-8 Bies vs NAMC YS-11 at a glance — top speed 312 vs 470 km/h, range 800 vs 2,110 km, max takeoff weight 1,600 vs 23,500 kg, built 251 vs 182 units.

PZL Mielec TS-8 Bies military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 TS-8 Bies
NAMC YS-11 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 NAMC YS-11
Specifications
TS-8 Bies NAMC YS-11
Origin country 🇵🇱 Poland 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer PZL Mielec NAMC
First flight 23 July 1955 30 August 1962
Year introduced 1957 1965
Number produced 251 units 182 units
Average unit price -- $2.2 million
Wing area 19.1 m² 94.8 m²
Wingspan 10.5 m 32.0 m
Height 3.0 m 9.0 m
Length 8.5 m 26.3 m
Maximum speed 312 km/h 470 km/h
Operational range 800 km 2,110 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 6,980 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,600 kg 23,500 kg
Empty weight 1,070 kg 14,600 kg
Total thrust 1 x 240 kW 2 x 2,259 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the TS-8 Bies or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 is faster with a maximum speed of 470 km/h compared to the TS-8 Bies's 312 km/h, a difference of 158 km/h.
Which has longer range, the TS-8 Bies or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has a longer range at 2,110 km compared to the TS-8 Bies's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the TS-8 Bies or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has a higher service ceiling at 6,980 meters (22,900 ft) compared to the TS-8 Bies's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the TS-8 Bies or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,500 kg compared to the TS-8 Bies's 1,600 kg.
Which is larger, the TS-8 Bies or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 is longer at 26.3 meters compared to the TS-8 Bies's 8.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the TS-8 Bies or NAMC YS-11?
The TS-8 Bies entered service first in 1957, 8 years before the NAMC YS-11 which entered service in 1965.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the TS-8 Bies or NAMC YS-11?
The TS-8 Bies has been produced in greater numbers with 251 units compared to 182 units of the NAMC YS-11.