EADS Socata TBM 850

The upgraded turboprop built for higher speed and altitude.

Overview

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

The EADS Socata TBM 850 was introduced in the mid-2000s as a more powerful evolution of the TBM 700. Designed to increase cruise speed and operating altitude, it strengthened the TBM’s position in the high-performance turboprop market.

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Specifications

Units
Engine
1 × Pratt & Whitney PT6A-66D
Engine type
Turboprop
Power
850 shp · 634 kW
Avionics
Garmin G1000
Wing tips
No winglets
Seats
6 economy · 4 business
Crew
—
Cabin width
3 ft 3 in  ·  1.00 m
Cabin height
3 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
4 ft 3 in  ·  1.30 m
Wing span
42 ft 1 in  ·  12.83 m
Baggage volume
120 ft³  ·  3.4 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
1,450 lb  ·  650 kg
Fuel capacity
60 gal · 200 L · 200 kg (Jet A)
Max cruise speed
320 kt  ·  368 mph  ·  593 km/h
Maximum speed
—
Cruise speed
—
Approach speed
—
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
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2007 Socata TBM 850

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Operational Context

EADS Socata TBM 850 — high-performance single-engine turboprop

The TBM 850 entered service in 2006. It retained the pressurized fuselage and low-wing layout of earlier models. Increased engine output enabled higher cruise altitudes.

A Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A turboprop engine producing approximately 850 shaft horsepower powers the aircraft. Cruise speed approaches 320 knots (593 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight exceeds 7,300 pounds (3,311 kg), with range near 1,500 nautical miles (2,778 km).

The TBM 850 gained popularity among owner-pilots seeking speed and efficiency. It laid groundwork for later TBM models. Many aircraft remain active in business and personal transport roles.