TBM
IOC: 1990
Total Production: 504
TBM 700
Production: 300
Also Known As
TBM 700A
TBM 700B
TBM 700C1
TBM 700C2
Origin
France
Contractor/s
EADS Socata
Family Members
TBM 850
Power plant:
PT6A-64
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Description:
The EADS Socata TBM is a family of cabin pressurized business single turboprop aircraft. The TBM 700 project was launched in 1987 by EADS Socata, Mooney Aircraft Company and Valmet with airplane certification and first customer deliveries in 1990. The Socata TBM 850 project was launched in August 2004 and the first prototype completing its maiden flight in February 2005. Type certification and first customer deliveries following in 2006. So far, EADS Socata has sold more than 450 TBM turboprops to customers worldwide.
The EADS Socata TBM 700 is a single turboprop aircraft delivering jet-like performance with operating and maintenance costs of twin-piston aircraft and excellent short field and mountain airport performance. The aircraft is powered by a PWC PT6A-64 turboprop and can cross ranges from 1,700 to 2,800 km depending on the number of passengers, fuel load and cruise speed. As of December 2004, EADS Socata had received orders for more than 300 airplanes. EADS Socata can produce 35-40 TBM 700 airplanes annually.
The first model to be produced was the TBM 700A and was certified in 1991. The TBM 700B, certified in 1999, offers a large door, optional pilot door and a enhanced interior. Equipped with an optional on-board oxygen system the B model can be certified for a 31,000-ft ceiling. The TBM 700C2, certified in 2003, offers a reinforced seats and landing gear (TBM 700C1/C2) and increased maximum takeoff weight (TBM 700C2). These aircraft can be used for passenger transport, medical evacuation or freight transport.
Specifications
Accommodation: Crew 1, Passengers 5
Dimensions: Height 14 ft, Length 35 ft, Wing Area 194 square foot, Wingspan 42 ft
Weights: Max Landing Weight 7,024 lb (3,186 kg), Max Takeoff Weight 7,394 lb (3,354 kg), Max Zero Fuel Weight 6,032 lb (2,736 kg)
Performance: Ceiling 31,000 ft (9,449 m) with optional oxygen on-board, Climb Rate 1,875 fpm (), Cruise Speed 307 KTAS (), Landing Run Distance 2,133 ft (650 m), Max Range 1,565 nautical mile (), Min Range 917 nautical mile () max passengers and max cruise speed, Stall Speed 61 kt (113 kph)
Power: Power 700 shp
Other: Differential Pressurization 6 psi, Service Life (Flight Hours) 16,200, Service Life (Flights) 12,000
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Brazil
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Luxembourg
United States of America / 200