PZL TS-8 Bies
WSK PZL-Mielec · Poland · first flew 1955 · light aircraft
The PZL TS-8 Bies (Devil) is a Polish trainer aircraft built by WSK PZL-Mielec.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.5 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Low-wing two-seat trainer
- Single tractor radial engine
- Underwing racks for practice bombs
It is a low-wing monoplane with a seven-cylinder Narkiewicz WN-3 radial engine and a student and instructor crew.
Specifications
- The PZL TS-8 Bies has a length of 8.5 m (28 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.5 m (34 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 312 km/h (194 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It first flew on 23 July 1955 and was introduced in 1957.
Variants
Production ran from 1957 to 1960, with 251 built.
Where you'll see it
It was used from 1957 to the 1970s by the Polish Air Force and civilian aviation, and was retired in 1978.
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