CAP 232 vs TB-30 Epsilon

Overview

The CAP 232 and the TB-30 Epsilon are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Mudry and Socata respectively.

Top speed is 330 km/h for the CAP 232 vs 356 km/h for the TB-30 Epsilon. The CAP 232 has an operational range of 360 km vs 1,300 km for the TB-30 Epsilon.

French single-seat competition aerobatic aircraft, developed in the mid-1980s, utilized by military and civilian aerobatic teams.
Mudry CAP 232 Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Mudry
First flight --
Year introduced 1986
Number produced N/A
Average unit price --
French trainer aircraft from the 1980s, widely used by French, Greek, and Portuguese air forces for advanced pilot training.
Socata TB-30 Epsilon Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Socata
First flight 22 December 1979
Year introduced 1984
Number produced 19 units
Average unit price $1 million
Wing area 9.9 m² ◉
Wingspan 8.1 m â—‰
Height 1.9 m â—‰
Length 6.8 m â—‰
Maximum speed 330 km/h â—‰
Operational range 360 km â—‰
Service ceiling -- m
Max. takeoff weight 820 kg â—‰
Empty weight 630 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 224 kW â—‰
Wing area 9.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 7.9 m â—‰
Height 2.7 m â—‰
Length 7.6 m â—‰
Maximum speed 356 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,300 km â—‰
Service ceiling 7,010 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,250 kg â—‰
Empty weight 932 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 224 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CAP 232 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The TB-30 Epsilon is faster with a maximum speed of 356 km/h compared to the CAP 232's 330 km/h, a difference of 26 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CAP 232 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The TB-30 Epsilon has a longer range at 1,300 km compared to the CAP 232's 360 km.
Which can fly higher, the CAP 232 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The TB-30 Epsilon has a higher service ceiling at 7,010 meters (22,998 ft) compared to the CAP 232's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the CAP 232 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The TB-30 Epsilon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,250 kg compared to the CAP 232's 820 kg.
Which is larger, the CAP 232 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The TB-30 Epsilon is longer at 7.6 meters compared to the CAP 232's 6.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the CAP 232 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The TB-30 Epsilon entered service first in 1984, 2 years before the CAP 232 which entered service in 1986.