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Falcon 7X vs Socata TBM

Dassault Falcon 7X military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Falcon 7X
Socata TBM military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Socata TBM
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Specifications
Falcon 7X Socata TBM
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault Socata
First flight 5 May 2005 14 July 1988
Year introduced 2007 1990
Number produced 289 units 1000 units
Average unit price $54.2 million $4.5 million
Wing area 70.7 m² 18.0 m²
Wingspan 26.2 m 12.7 m
Height 7.8 m 4.4 m
Length 23.4 m 10.7 m
Maximum speed 1078 km/h 555 km/h
Operational range 11,019 km 3,304 km
Service ceiling 15,545 m 9,185 m
Max. takeoff weight 31,800 kg 3,354 kg
Empty weight -- kg 1,837 kg
Total thrust 3 x 9 kN 1 x 522 kW
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Overview

The Falcon 7X and the Socata TBM are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Dassault and Socata respectively.

Top speed is 1,078 km/h for the Falcon 7X vs 555 km/h for the Socata TBM. The Falcon 7X has an operational range of 11,019 km vs 3,304 km for the Socata TBM. The Falcon 7X operates at altitudes up to 15,545 m compared to 9,185 m for the Socata TBM. At 31,800 kg MTOW, the Falcon 7X is 9.5x the Socata TBM's 3,354 kg.

The Falcon 7X has been produced in 289 units vs 1,000 for the Socata TBM. Unit cost is $54.2M for the Falcon 7X vs $4.5M for the Socata TBM. The Socata TBM first flew 17 years before the Falcon 7X (1988 vs 2005).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Falcon 7X or Socata TBM?
The Falcon 7X is faster with a maximum speed of 1,078 km/h compared to the Socata TBM's 555 km/h, a difference of 523 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Falcon 7X or Socata TBM?
The Falcon 7X has a longer range at 11,019 km compared to the Socata TBM's 3,304 km.
Which can fly higher, the Falcon 7X or Socata TBM?
The Falcon 7X has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the Socata TBM's 9,185 meters (30,134 ft).
Which is heavier, the Falcon 7X or Socata TBM?
The Falcon 7X has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 31,800 kg compared to the Socata TBM's 3,354 kg.
Which is larger, the Falcon 7X or Socata TBM?
The Falcon 7X is longer at 23.4 meters compared to the Socata TBM's 10.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Falcon 7X or Socata TBM?
The Falcon 7X is more expensive at approximately $54 million per unit compared to the Socata TBM at $4.5 million.
Which entered service first, the Falcon 7X or Socata TBM?
The Socata TBM entered service first in 1990, 17 years before the Falcon 7X which entered service in 2007.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Falcon 7X or Socata TBM?
The Socata TBM has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 289 units of the Falcon 7X.