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EADS Socata TBM 700
ICAO: TBM7
Overview
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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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.
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