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C-27J Spartan vs Socata TBM

Leonardo C-27J Spartan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 C-27J Spartan
Socata TBM military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Socata TBM
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Specifications
C-27J Spartan Socata TBM
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Leonardo Socata
First flight 24 September 1999 14 July 1988
Year introduced 2006 1990
Number produced 117 units 1000 units
Average unit price $31.7 million $4.5 million
Wing area 82.0 m² 18.0 m²
Wingspan 28.7 m 12.7 m
Height 9.6 m 4.4 m
Length 22.7 m 10.7 m
Maximum speed 602 km/h 555 km/h
Operational range 1,759 km 3,304 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 9,185 m
Max. takeoff weight 32,500 kg 3,354 kg
Empty weight 17,500 kg 1,837 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,458 kW 1 x 522 kW
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Overview

The C-27J Spartan and the Socata TBM are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Leonardo and Socata respectively.

Top speed is 602 km/h for the C-27J Spartan vs 555 km/h for the Socata TBM. The C-27J Spartan has an operational range of 1,759 km vs 3,304 km for the Socata TBM. The Socata TBM operates at altitudes up to 9,185 m compared to 9,144 m for the C-27J Spartan. At 32,500 kg MTOW, the C-27J Spartan is 9.7:1 the Socata TBM's 3,354 kg.

The C-27J Spartan has been produced in 117 units vs 1,000 for the Socata TBM. Unit cost is $31.7M for the C-27J Spartan vs $4.5M for the Socata TBM. The Socata TBM first flew 11 years before the C-27J Spartan (1988 vs 1999).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-27J Spartan or Socata TBM?
The C-27J Spartan is faster with a maximum speed of 602 km/h compared to the Socata TBM's 555 km/h, a difference of 47 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-27J Spartan or Socata TBM?
The Socata TBM has a longer range at 3,304 km compared to the C-27J Spartan's 1,759 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-27J Spartan or Socata TBM?
The Socata TBM has a higher service ceiling at 9,185 meters (30,134 ft) compared to the C-27J Spartan's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-27J Spartan or Socata TBM?
The C-27J Spartan has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 32,500 kg compared to the Socata TBM's 3,354 kg.
Which is larger, the C-27J Spartan or Socata TBM?
The C-27J Spartan is longer at 22.7 meters compared to the Socata TBM's 10.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-27J Spartan or Socata TBM?
The C-27J Spartan is more expensive at approximately $32 million per unit compared to the Socata TBM at $4.5 million.
Which entered service first, the C-27J Spartan or Socata TBM?
The Socata TBM entered service first in 1990, 16 years before the C-27J Spartan which entered service in 2006.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-27J Spartan or Socata TBM?
The Socata TBM has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 117 units of the C-27J Spartan.