1st TBM 850 registered in Germany
World’s fastest single turboprop to fly for major supplier to automotive industry
Tarbes, 26 March 2007
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EADS Socata announces today the delivery of the first German-registered TBM 850 VFT (Very Fast Turboprop) to Brose Flugservice, the corporate flight department of the Brose group. The aircraft replaces a TBM 700C1, and will join Brose Flugservice’s fleet of three business aircraft based in Coburg (Bavaria, Germany) including a TBM 700A.
Brose is a major manufacturer of door and seat components and systems to the international automotive industry, supplying products for more than 40 vehicle brands and leading seat producers. Currently, every fourth vehicle produced in the world is equipped with a Brose product. Brose employs over 9,000 people at almost 40 locations in 20 countries worldwide.
“Performance was the main reason why we selected the TBM 850 VFT. As we operate from a 3,000 ft (860 m) runway, the TBM gives us more flexibility with less weather or weight limitations than our twin turboprop or our twin jet, and it also allows access to more airfields. This results in shorter transfer times on the road for our passengers,” explained Christian Vohl, Managing Director of Brose Flugservice. “Thanks to the TBM’s low operation cost we will be able to operate 30-minute shuttles to Frankfurt airport, and its range allows us to reach destinations like Barcelona (Spain) in 2 h 45 , Rennes (France) in 2 h, or Ostrava (Czech Republic) in just one hour. Our average flight time is 45 minutes, for an annual activity of 250 hours,” he added.
“We are proud to see our TBM 850 VFT selected by such a high-profile automotive company for its corporate transportation needs. This first delivery in Germany demonstrates that our aircraft is particularly suited for this mission.” said Nicolas Chabbert, EADS Socata’s VP Sales and Marketing.
EADS Socata is one of the world’s leading general aviation manufacturers, with more than 17,000 aircraft built since its creation as Morane-Saulnier in 1911. Current products include the TBM family of high-speed turboprops, TB GT piston aircraft, aerostructures for Airbus civil airliners, the A400M military transporter, Dassault Falcon jets, Eurocopter helicopters and Embraer regional jets. EADS Socata is expanding its customer service activities, to support its growing fleet of TBM and offer its light aviation expertise for aircraft below 5,7 tons through avionics modernization, maintenance, repair and overall package offers. Headquartered in Tarbes, France, with North American operations in Pembroke Pines, Florida, EADS Socata is a wholly owned subsidiary of EADS – a global leader in aerospace, defence and related services.
Socata TBM 850 in figures
Powerplant
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Powerplant |
PWC PT6A-66D turboprop | |
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Thermodynamic power |
1,825 eshp | |
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Nominal power: |
850 shp | |
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Usable fuel capacity: |
281.6 gal |
1,066 liters |
Dimensions
| Overall length | 34.92 ft | 10.645 m |
| Wingspan | 41.60 ft | 12.680 m |
Internal
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Maximum freight volume in cabin |
123.6 cu. ft. |
3.5 cu.m |
Loading
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Basic empty weight |
4,699 lb |
2,132 kg |
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Maximum ramp weight (MRW) |
7,430 lbs |
3,373 kg |
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Basic maximum payload |
1,333 lb |
605 kg |
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Maximum payload with maximum fuel |
849 lb |
385 kg |
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Maximum luggage in storage areas |
297 lb |
135 kg |
Performance (ISA conditions, MTOW, No wind,)
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Maximum Cruising Speed At long-range settings |
252 KTAS |
467 Km/h |
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Maximum cruise speed At 26,000 ft |
320 KTAS |
593 km/h |
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Time to climb to 26,000 ft |
15 min | |
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Time to climb to |
20 min | |
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Certified ceiling |
31,000 ft |
9,449 m |
Distances (ISA conditions, MTOW, No wind, 50 ft obstacle clearance)
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Takeoff |
2,840 ft |
866 m |
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Landing |
2,430 ft | 741 m |
| Maximum range (ISA conditions, MTOW, No wind, 45 min fuel reserve) | ||
| At long-range settings | ||
| With maximum payload | 1,100 Nm | 2,037 km |
| With maximum fuel | 1,520 Nm | 2,815 km |
| At maximum cruise speed | ||
| With maximum payload | 1,005 Nm | 1,861 km |
| With maximum fuel | 1,365 Nm | 2,528 km |
Media contacts:
| Philippe de Segovia |
Tel.: +33 (0)670 21 70 47 |
