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Hawker 400 vs TB-30 Epsilon

Hawker 400 vs TB-30 Epsilon at a glance — top speed 860 vs 356 km/h, range 4,000 vs 1,300 km, max takeoff weight 7,303 vs 1,250 kg, built 951 vs 19 units.

Beechcraft Hawker 400 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Hawker 400
Socata TB-30 Epsilon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 TB-30 Epsilon
Specifications
Hawker 400 TB-30 Epsilon
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft Socata
First flight 29 August 1978 22 December 1979
Year introduced 1978 1984
Number produced 951 units 19 units
Average unit price $7.4 million $1 million
Wing area 22.4 m² 9.0 m²
Wingspan 13.3 m 7.9 m
Height 4.2 m 2.7 m
Length 14.8 m 7.6 m
Maximum speed 860 km/h 356 km/h
Operational range 4,000 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 7,010 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,303 kg 1,250 kg
Empty weight 4,559 kg 932 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,315 kgf 1 x 224 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hawker 400 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The Hawker 400 is faster with a maximum speed of 860 km/h compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 356 km/h, a difference of 504 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawker 400 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The Hawker 400 has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawker 400 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The Hawker 400 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 7,010 meters (22,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hawker 400 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The Hawker 400 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,303 kg compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the Hawker 400 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The Hawker 400 is longer at 14.8 meters compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 7.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Hawker 400 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The Hawker 400 is more expensive at approximately $7.4 million per unit compared to the TB-30 Epsilon at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Hawker 400 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The Hawker 400 entered service first in 1978, 6 years before the TB-30 Epsilon which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hawker 400 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The Hawker 400 has been produced in greater numbers with 951 units compared to 19 units of the TB-30 Epsilon.