Calidus B250 vs TBM
| Brazilian light business jet, utilized prominently for corporate travel, predominantly operational during the early 21st century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇹🇷 Turkey |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Novaer |
| First flight | 1 July 2017 |
| Year introduced | 2018 |
| Number produced | 2 units |
| Average unit price | $25 million |
| French business aircraft, deployed globally since the late 20th century for corporate and private use. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Socata |
| First flight | 14 July 1988 |
| Year introduced | 1990 |
| Number produced | 1000 units |
| Average unit price | $4.5 million |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | -- m |
| Height | -- m |
| Length | -- m |
| Maximum speed | 557 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | 9,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 1,193 kW â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 18.0 m² |
| Wingspan | 12.7 m |
| Height | 4.4 m |
| Length | 10.7 m |
| Maximum speed | 555 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 3,304 km |
| Service ceiling | 9,185 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,354 kg |
| Empty weight | 1,837 kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 522 kW â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of Calidus B250 by Novaer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Calidus B250 or TBM?
The Calidus B250 is faster with a maximum speed of 557 km/h compared to the TBM's 555 km/h, a difference of 2 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Calidus B250 or TBM?
The TBM has a longer range at 3,304 km compared to the Calidus B250's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the Calidus B250 or TBM?
The TBM has a higher service ceiling at 9,185 meters (30,134 ft) compared to the Calidus B250's 9,000 meters (29,527 ft).
Which is heavier, the Calidus B250 or TBM?
The TBM has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,354 kg compared to the Calidus B250's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Calidus B250 or TBM?
The TBM is longer at 10.7 meters compared to the Calidus B250's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Calidus B250 or TBM?
The Calidus B250 is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the TBM at $4.5 million.
Which entered service first, the Calidus B250 or TBM?
The TBM entered service first in 1990, 28 years before the Calidus B250 which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Calidus B250 or TBM?
The TBM has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 2 units of the Calidus B250.