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TS-8 Bies vs Zlin Z 42

TS-8 Bies vs Zlin Z 42 at a glance — top speed 312 vs 230 km/h, range 800 vs 530 km, max takeoff weight 1,600 vs 920 kg, built 251 vs 57 units.

PZL Mielec TS-8 Bies military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 TS-8 Bies
Zlin Z 42 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Zlin Z 42
Specifications
TS-8 Bies Zlin Z 42
Origin country 🇵🇱 Poland 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer PZL Mielec Zlin
First flight 23 July 1955 17 October 1967
Year introduced 1957 1970
Number produced 251 units 57 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.1 m² 13.2 m²
Wingspan 10.5 m 9.1 m
Height 3.0 m 2.7 m
Length 8.5 m 7.1 m
Maximum speed 312 km/h 230 km/h
Operational range 800 km 530 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 5,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,600 kg 920 kg
Empty weight 1,070 kg 600 kg
Total thrust 1 x 240 kW 1 x 134 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the TS-8 Bies or Zlin Z 42?
The TS-8 Bies is faster with a maximum speed of 312 km/h compared to the Zlin Z 42's 230 km/h, a difference of 82 km/h.
Which has longer range, the TS-8 Bies or Zlin Z 42?
The TS-8 Bies has a longer range at 800 km compared to the Zlin Z 42's 530 km.
Which can fly higher, the TS-8 Bies or Zlin Z 42?
The TS-8 Bies has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the Zlin Z 42's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the TS-8 Bies or Zlin Z 42?
The TS-8 Bies has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,600 kg compared to the Zlin Z 42's 920 kg.
Which is larger, the TS-8 Bies or Zlin Z 42?
The TS-8 Bies is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the Zlin Z 42's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the TS-8 Bies or Zlin Z 42?
The TS-8 Bies entered service first in 1957, 13 years before the Zlin Z 42 which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the TS-8 Bies or Zlin Z 42?
The TS-8 Bies has been produced in greater numbers with 251 units compared to 57 units of the Zlin Z 42.