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210 Centurion vs Socata TBM

210 Centurion vs Socata TBM at a glance — top speed 378 vs 555 km/h, range 1,667 vs 3,304 km, max takeoff weight 1,814 vs 3,354 kg, built 9,240 vs 1,000 units.

Cessna 210 Centurion military transport aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
210 Centurion Socata TBM
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Socata
First flight 1 January 1957 14 July 1988
Year introduced 1957 1990
Number produced 9240 units 1000 units
Average unit price -- $4.5 million
Wing area 16.3 m² 18.0 m²
Wingspan 11.2 m 12.7 m
Height 3.0 m 4.4 m
Length 8.6 m 10.7 m
Maximum speed 378 km/h 555 km/h
Operational range 1,667 km 3,304 km
Service ceiling 8,230 m 9,185 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,814 kg 3,354 kg
Empty weight 1,045 kg 1,837 kg
Total thrust 1 x 231 kW 1 x 522 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 210 Centurion or Socata TBM?
The Socata TBM is faster with a maximum speed of 555 km/h compared to the 210 Centurion's 378 km/h, a difference of 177 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 210 Centurion or Socata TBM?
The Socata TBM has a longer range at 3,304 km compared to the 210 Centurion's 1,667 km.
Which can fly higher, the 210 Centurion or Socata TBM?
The Socata TBM has a higher service ceiling at 9,185 meters (30,134 ft) compared to the 210 Centurion's 8,230 meters (27,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the 210 Centurion or Socata TBM?
The Socata TBM has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,354 kg compared to the 210 Centurion's 1,814 kg.
Which is larger, the 210 Centurion or Socata TBM?
The Socata TBM is longer at 10.7 meters compared to the 210 Centurion's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the 210 Centurion or Socata TBM?
The 210 Centurion entered service first in 1957, 33 years before the Socata TBM which entered service in 1990.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 210 Centurion or Socata TBM?
The 210 Centurion has been produced in greater numbers with 9,240 units compared to 1,000 units of the Socata TBM.