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F-22 Raptor vs Socata TBM

Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-22 Raptor
Socata TBM combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Socata TBM
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Specifications
F-22 Raptor Socata TBM
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed Martin Socata
First flight 7 September 1997 14 July 1988
Year introduced 2005 1990
Number produced 195 units 1000 units
Average unit price $150 million $4.5 million
Wing area 78.0 m² 18.0 m²
Wingspan 13.6 m 12.7 m
Height 5.1 m 4.4 m
Length 18.9 m 10.7 m
Maximum speed 2414 km/h 555 km/h
Operational range 3,000 km 3,304 km
Service ceiling 19,812 m 9,185 m
Max. takeoff weight 38,000 kg 3,354 kg
Empty weight 19,700 kg 1,837 kg
Total thrust 2 x 15,876 kgf 1 x 522 kW
Performance Radar Chart

Overview

The F-22 Raptor and the Socata TBM are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Lockheed Martin and Socata respectively.

The F-22 Raptor reaches 2,414 km/h — 4.3x the Socata TBM's 555 km/h. The F-22 Raptor has an operational range of 3,000 km vs 3,304 km for the Socata TBM. The F-22 Raptor operates at altitudes up to 19,812 m compared to 9,185 m for the Socata TBM. At 38,000 kg MTOW, the F-22 Raptor is 11:1 the Socata TBM's 3,354 kg.

The F-22 Raptor has been produced in 195 units vs 1,000 for the Socata TBM. Unit cost is $150M for the F-22 Raptor vs $4.5M for the Socata TBM. The Socata TBM first flew 9 years before the F-22 Raptor (1988 vs 1997).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-22 Raptor or Socata TBM?
The F-22 Raptor is faster with a maximum speed of 2,414 km/h compared to the Socata TBM's 555 km/h, a difference of 1,859 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-22 Raptor or Socata TBM?
The Socata TBM has a longer range at 3,304 km compared to the F-22 Raptor's 3,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-22 Raptor or Socata TBM?
The F-22 Raptor has a higher service ceiling at 19,812 meters (65,000 ft) compared to the Socata TBM's 9,185 meters (30,134 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-22 Raptor or Socata TBM?
The F-22 Raptor has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 38,000 kg compared to the Socata TBM's 3,354 kg.
Which is larger, the F-22 Raptor or Socata TBM?
The F-22 Raptor is longer at 18.9 meters compared to the Socata TBM's 10.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-22 Raptor or Socata TBM?
The F-22 Raptor is more expensive at approximately $150 million per unit compared to the Socata TBM at $4.5 million.
Which entered service first, the F-22 Raptor or Socata TBM?
The Socata TBM entered service first in 1990, 15 years before the F-22 Raptor which entered service in 2005.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-22 Raptor or Socata TBM?
The Socata TBM has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 195 units of the F-22 Raptor.