AT-802 vs TBM

Overview

The AT-802 and the TBM are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Air Tractor and Socata respectively.

Top speed is 394 km/h for the AT-802 vs 555 km/h for the TBM. The AT-802 has an operational range of 1,300 km vs 3,304 km for the TBM. The TBM operates at altitudes up to 9,185 m compared to 7,620 m for the AT-802. At 7,257 kg MTOW, the AT-802 is 2.2x the TBM's 3,354 kg.

The AT-802 has been produced in 28 units vs 1,000 for the TBM. Unit cost is $4M for the AT-802 vs $4.5M for the TBM. The TBM first flew 2 years before the AT-802 (1988 vs 1990).

American agricultural and fire-fighting aircraft, introduced in the 1990s, extensively deployed for crop dusting and fire suppression globally.
Air Tractor AT-802 Combat profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Air Tractor
First flight 30 October 1990
Year introduced 1991
Number produced 28 units
Average unit price $4 million

TBM

French business aircraft, deployed globally since the late 20th century for corporate and private use.
Socata TBM Combat profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Socata
First flight 14 July 1988
Year introduced 1990
Number produced 1000 units
Average unit price $4.5 million
Wing area 37.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 18.1 m β—‰
Height 3.9 m β—‰
Length 10.7 m β—‰
Maximum speed 394 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,300 km β—‰
Service ceiling 7,620 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 7,257 kg β—‰
Empty weight 2,951 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 1,007 kW β—‰

TBM

Wing area 18.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 12.7 m β—‰
Height 4.4 m β—‰
Length 10.7 m β—‰
Maximum speed 555 km/h β—‰
Operational range 3,304 km β—‰
Service ceiling 9,185 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 3,354 kg β—‰
Empty weight 1,837 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 522 kW β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AT-802 or TBM?
The TBM is faster with a maximum speed of 555 km/h compared to the AT-802's 394 km/h, a difference of 161 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AT-802 or TBM?
The TBM has a longer range at 3,304 km compared to the AT-802's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the AT-802 or TBM?
The TBM has a higher service ceiling at 9,185 meters (30,134 ft) compared to the AT-802's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the AT-802 or TBM?
The AT-802 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,257 kg compared to the TBM's 3,354 kg.
Which is larger, the AT-802 or TBM?
The AT-802 is longer at 10.7 meters compared to the TBM's 10.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AT-802 or TBM?
The TBM is more expensive at approximately $4.5 million per unit compared to the AT-802 at $4.0 million.
Which entered service first, the AT-802 or TBM?
The TBM entered service first in 1990, 1 years before the AT-802 which entered service in 1991.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AT-802 or TBM?
The TBM has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 28 units of the AT-802.