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SAAB 105 vs TB-30 Epsilon

SAAB 105 vs TB-30 Epsilon at a glance — top speed 970 vs 356 km/h, range 2,300 vs 1,300 km, max takeoff weight 4,635 vs 1,250 kg, built 192 vs 19 units.

SAAB 105 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 SAAB 105
Socata TB-30 Epsilon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 TB-30 Epsilon
Specifications
SAAB 105 TB-30 Epsilon
Origin country 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Saab Socata
First flight 29 June 1963 22 December 1979
Year introduced 1967 1984
Number produced 192 units 19 units
Average unit price -- $1 million
Wing area 16.3 m² 9.0 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 7.9 m
Height 2.7 m 2.7 m
Length 10.8 m 7.6 m
Maximum speed 970 km/h 356 km/h
Operational range 2,300 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 13,700 m 7,010 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,635 kg 1,250 kg
Empty weight 2,849 kg 932 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,293 kgf 1 x 224 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the SAAB 105 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The SAAB 105 is faster with a maximum speed of 970 km/h compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 356 km/h, a difference of 614 km/h.
Which has longer range, the SAAB 105 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The SAAB 105 has a longer range at 2,300 km compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the SAAB 105 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The SAAB 105 has a higher service ceiling at 13,700 meters (44,947 ft) compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 7,010 meters (22,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the SAAB 105 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The SAAB 105 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,635 kg compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the SAAB 105 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The SAAB 105 is longer at 10.8 meters compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 7.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the SAAB 105 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The SAAB 105 entered service first in 1967, 17 years before the TB-30 Epsilon which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the SAAB 105 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The SAAB 105 has been produced in greater numbers with 192 units compared to 19 units of the TB-30 Epsilon.