OV-10 Bronco vs TBM

American light attack and observation aircraft, notable for its use during the Vietnam War, especially in counter-insurgency operations.
Picture of OV-10 Bronco
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer North American
First flight 16 July 1965
Year introduced 1967
Number produced 360 units
Average unit price $1 million

TBM

French business aircraft, deployed globally since the late 20th century for corporate and private use.
Picture of TBM
Origin country 🇫🇷 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 88.7 m² ◉
Wingspan 12.2 m â—‰
Height 4.6 m â—‰
Length 12.7 m â—‰
Maximum speed 452 km/h â—‰
Operational range 367 km â—‰
Service ceiling 8,780 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 6,552 kg â—‰
Empty weight 3,261 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,066 kW â—‰
Profile drawing of North American OV-10 Bronco

TBM

Wing area 18.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 12.7 m â—‰
Height 4.4 m â—‰
Length 10.7 m â—‰
Maximum speed 555 km/h â—‰
Operational range 3,304 km â—‰
Service ceiling 9,185 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 3,354 kg â—‰
Empty weight 1,837 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 522 kW â—‰
Profile drawing of Socata TBM

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the OV-10 Bronco or TBM?
The TBM is faster with a maximum speed of 555 km/h compared to the OV-10 Bronco's 452 km/h, a difference of 103 km/h.
Which has longer range, the OV-10 Bronco or TBM?
The TBM has a longer range at 3,304 km compared to the OV-10 Bronco's 367 km.
Which can fly higher, the OV-10 Bronco or TBM?
The TBM has a higher service ceiling at 9,185 meters (30,134 ft) compared to the OV-10 Bronco's 8,780 meters (28,805 ft).
Which is heavier, the OV-10 Bronco or TBM?
The OV-10 Bronco has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,552 kg compared to the TBM's 3,354 kg.
Which is larger, the OV-10 Bronco or TBM?
The OV-10 Bronco is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the TBM's 10.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the OV-10 Bronco or TBM?
The TBM is more expensive at approximately $4.5 million per unit compared to the OV-10 Bronco at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the OV-10 Bronco or TBM?
The OV-10 Bronco entered service first in 1967, 23 years before the TBM which entered service in 1990.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the OV-10 Bronco or TBM?
The TBM has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 360 units of the OV-10 Bronco.