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TS-8 Bies vs Zlin Z 43

TS-8 Bies vs Zlin Z 43 at a glance — top speed 312 vs 235 km/h, range 800 vs 610 km, max takeoff weight 1,600 vs 1,350 kg, built 251 vs 144 units.

PZL Mielec TS-8 Bies military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 TS-8 Bies
Zlin Z 43 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Zlin Z 43
Specifications
TS-8 Bies Zlin Z 43
Origin country 🇵🇱 Poland 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer PZL Mielec Zlin
First flight 23 July 1955 10 December 1968
Year introduced 1957 1972
Number produced 251 units 144 units
Average unit price -- $100K
Wing area 19.1 m² 14.5 m²
Wingspan 10.5 m 9.8 m
Height 3.0 m 2.9 m
Length 8.5 m 7.8 m
Maximum speed 312 km/h 235 km/h
Operational range 800 km 610 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 3,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,600 kg 1,350 kg
Empty weight 1,070 kg 730 kg
Total thrust 1 x 240 kW 1 x 160 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the TS-8 Bies or Zlin Z 43?
The TS-8 Bies is faster with a maximum speed of 312 km/h compared to the Zlin Z 43's 235 km/h, a difference of 77 km/h.
Which has longer range, the TS-8 Bies or Zlin Z 43?
The TS-8 Bies has a longer range at 800 km compared to the Zlin Z 43's 610 km.
Which can fly higher, the TS-8 Bies or Zlin Z 43?
The TS-8 Bies has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the Zlin Z 43's 3,800 meters (12,467 ft).
Which is heavier, the TS-8 Bies or Zlin Z 43?
The TS-8 Bies has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,600 kg compared to the Zlin Z 43's 1,350 kg.
Which is larger, the TS-8 Bies or Zlin Z 43?
The TS-8 Bies is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the Zlin Z 43's 7.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the TS-8 Bies or Zlin Z 43?
The TS-8 Bies entered service first in 1957, 15 years before the Zlin Z 43 which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the TS-8 Bies or Zlin Z 43?
The TS-8 Bies has been produced in greater numbers with 251 units compared to 144 units of the Zlin Z 43.