EADS Socata TBM 700

The high-speed turboprop built for owner-flown performance and range.

Overview

Socata France ICAO: TBM7 1990–Present Active $2.5 million

The EADS Socata TBM 700 entered service in the early 1990s as a fast, pressurized single-engine turboprop. Developed as a joint French-American program, it targeted pilots seeking jet-like speeds with turboprop efficiency. The aircraft established the foundation for later TBM variants.

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Specifications

Units
Engine
1 × Pratt & Whitney PT6A-64
Engine type
Turboprop
Power
700 shp · 522 kW
Avionics
Garmin GNS 530 navigation/communication systems,
Wing tips
No winglets
Seats
5
Crew
—
Cabin width
3 ft 11 in  ·  1.20 m
Cabin height
3 ft 11 in  ·  1.20 m
Cabin length
14 ft 9 in  ·  4.50 m
Exterior length
34 ft 11 in  ·  10.64 m
Tail height
14 ft 4 in  ·  4.36 m
Fuselage diameter
4 ft 11 in  ·  1.50 m
Wing span
41 ft 7 in  ·  12.67 m
Baggage volume
124 ft³  ·  3.5 m³
Gross weight
—
Empty weight
—
Max takeoff weight
7,400 lb  ·  3,350 kg
Max landing weight
7,000 lb  ·  3,200 kg
Max payload
1,350 lb  ·  600 kg
Fuel capacity
60 gal · 200 L · 200 kg (Jet A)
Max cruise speed
300 kt  ·  345 mph  ·  556 km/h
Maximum speed
—
Cruise speed
—
Approach speed
80 kt  ·  92 mph  ·  148 km/h
Range
1,305 nm  ·  1,500 mi  ·  2,420 km
Fuel burn
13.08 nm/gal  ·  6.40 km/L
Ceiling
31,000 ft  ·  9,400 m
Rate of climb
2,300 ft/min  ·  12 m/s
Takeoff distance
2,150 ft  ·  650 m
Landing distance
1,640 ft  ·  500 m
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2000 Socata TBM 700

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Operational Context

EADS Socata TBM 700 — high-performance single-engine turboprop

The TBM 700 first flew in 1988 and entered service in 1990. It features a low-wing configuration and retractable landing gear, optimized for speed and range. The aircraft was positioned as a step up from piston singles for private and corporate operators.

A Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A turboprop engine producing approximately 700 shaft horsepower powers the aircraft. Cruise speed approaches 300 knots (556 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight exceeds 7,000 pounds (3,175 kg), with range near 1,500 nautical miles (2,778 km).

The TBM 700 gained a reputation for reliability and efficiency. It paved the way for more powerful TBM developments. Many examples remain active in private and business aviation.