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. | |
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| 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. | |
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| 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.