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Airbus A321 vs Socata TBM

Airbus A321 vs Socata TBM at a glance — top speed 871 vs 555 km/h, range 5,930 vs 3,304 km, max takeoff weight 78,000 vs 3,354 kg, built 2,917 vs 1,000 units.

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Specifications
Airbus A321 Socata TBM
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Socata
First flight 27 February 1987 14 July 1988
Year introduced 1994 1990
Number produced 2917 units 1000 units
Average unit price $120 million $4.5 million
Wing area 122.6 m² 18.0 m²
Wingspan 34.1 m 12.7 m
Height 11.8 m 4.4 m
Length 37.6 m 10.7 m
Maximum speed 871 km/h 555 km/h
Operational range 5,930 km 3,304 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 9,185 m
Max. takeoff weight 78,000 kg 3,354 kg
Empty weight 42,600 kg 1,837 kg
Total thrust 2 x 11,340 kgf 1 x 522 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A321 or Socata TBM?
The Airbus A321 is faster with a maximum speed of 871 km/h compared to the Socata TBM's 555 km/h, a difference of 316 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A321 or Socata TBM?
The Airbus A321 has a longer range at 5,930 km compared to the Socata TBM's 3,304 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A321 or Socata TBM?
The Airbus A321 has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the Socata TBM's 9,185 meters (30,134 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A321 or Socata TBM?
The Airbus A321 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,000 kg compared to the Socata TBM's 3,354 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A321 or Socata TBM?
The Airbus A321 is longer at 37.6 meters compared to the Socata TBM's 10.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A321 or Socata TBM?
The Airbus A321 is more expensive at approximately $120 million per unit compared to the Socata TBM at $4.5 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A321 or Socata TBM?
The Socata TBM entered service first in 1990, 4 years before the Airbus A321 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A321 or Socata TBM?
The Airbus A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 1,000 units of the Socata TBM.