Socata · France · ICAO: TBM8 · 2006–Present ·
$3.1 million

The Socata TBM 850 is a twin-engine, piston-powered aircraft. The TBM 850 seats up to 8 people and has an impressive range of 3,500 nautical miles with two 200 gallon fuel tanks. It can fly at speeds of over 280 knots (320 mph) and reach heights of 41,000 feet!

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Engine:
1× Pratt & Whitney PT6A-66D turboprop
Engine type:
Turboprop
Power:
850 shp  ·  634 kW
Avionics:
Garmin G1000
Wing Tips:
No winglets
Seats:
6 economy · 4 business
Cabin width:
ft 3 in · 1.00 m
Cabin height:
ft 11 in · 1.20 m
Cabin length:
13 ft 5 in · 4.10 m
Exterior length:
35 ft 2 in · 10.72 m
Tail height:
14 ft 3 in · 4.35 m
Fuselage diameter:
ft 3 in · 1.30 m
Wing span / rotor:
42 ft 1 in · 12.83 m
Baggage volume:
120 ft³  ·  3.4 
Max takeoff weight:
7,400 lb  ·  3,350 kg
Max landing weight:
7,000 lb  ·  3,200 kg
Max Payload:
1,450 lb  ·  650 kg
Fuel capacity:
60 gal  ·  200 L  ·  200 kg  (Jet A)
Max cruise speed:
320 kt  ·  368 mph  ·  593 km/h
Range:
1,585 nm  ·  1,820 mi  ·  2,940 km
Fuel burn:
12.25 nm/gal  ·  5.99 km/L
Ceiling:
31,000 ft  ·  9,400 m
Rate of climb:
2,005 ft/min  ·  10 m/s
Takeoff distance:
2,850 ft  ·  870 m
Landing distance:
2,450 ft  ·  740 m

The Socata TBM 850 is the perfect aircraft for long distance travel or flights that require precision flying in all weather conditions. This aircraft also has the ability to land on short runways as well as rough terrain due to its large landing gear. The engine features full authority digital engine control which gives pilots more power than previous models from EADS Socata. With these capabilities, it’s no wonder why the Socata TBM 850 is the preferred aircraft for long distance flights.

EADS Socata TBM 850 is a French-made, twin-engined aircraft that seats up to 10 people. It was first introduced in 1987 and has been used for over 20 years by the United States Navy as their primary trainer aircraft. The TBM 850 is known for its low fuel consumption and how easy it is to fly, which makes it a popular choice among pilots.. It has a maximum cruising speed of 466 knots at 13,500 feet and can climb to 19,000 feet in only 2.4 minutes. The TBM 850 is the perfect aircraft for those who want to travel long distances or have an eye for precision flying in all weather conditions.

The Socata TBM 850 features many new technological improvements over previous models. The TBM 850 has a more powerful engine that gives it an increase of 30 kilograms per hour. This improvement in air-speed helps the aircraft fly faster and farther than ever before. EADS Socata claims that their new model can fly for up to 2,000 nautical miles while the older model was only capable of flying for 1,500 nautical miles. The TBM 850 has a top speed of 466 knots and can climb up to 19,000 feet in only 2.4 minutes. Since the aircraft is equipped with a glass cockpit, pilots will have all their instruments at their fingertips such that they won’t forget anything important while flying.

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