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Airbus A330 vs Socata TBM

Airbus A330 vs Socata TBM at a glance — top speed 871 vs 555 km/h, range 13,400 vs 3,304 km, max takeoff weight 242,000 vs 3,354 kg, built 1,577 vs 1,000 units.

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Specifications
Airbus A330 Socata TBM
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Socata
First flight 2 November 1992 14 July 1988
Year introduced 1994 1990
Number produced 1577 units 1000 units
Average unit price $260 million $4.5 million
Wing area 362.0 m² 18.0 m²
Wingspan 60.3 m 12.7 m
Height 17.4 m 4.4 m
Length 59.0 m 10.7 m
Maximum speed 871 km/h 555 km/h
Operational range 13,400 km 3,304 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m 9,185 m
Max. takeoff weight 242,000 kg 3,354 kg
Empty weight 119,600 kg 1,837 kg
Total thrust 2 x 32,659 kgf 1 x 522 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A330 or Socata TBM?
The Airbus A330 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 A330 or Socata TBM?
The Airbus A330 has a longer range at 13,400 km compared to the Socata TBM's 3,304 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A330 or Socata TBM?
The Airbus A330 has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the Socata TBM's 9,185 meters (30,134 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A330 or Socata TBM?
The Airbus A330 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 242,000 kg compared to the Socata TBM's 3,354 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A330 or Socata TBM?
The Airbus A330 is longer at 59.0 meters compared to the Socata TBM's 10.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A330 or Socata TBM?
The Airbus A330 is more expensive at approximately $260 million per unit compared to the Socata TBM at $4.5 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A330 or Socata TBM?
The Socata TBM entered service first in 1990, 4 years before the Airbus A330 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A330 or Socata TBM?
The Airbus A330 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,577 units compared to 1,000 units of the Socata TBM.