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T-67 Firefly vs TB-30 Epsilon

T-67 Firefly vs TB-30 Epsilon at a glance — top speed 282 vs 356 km/h, range 753 vs 1,300 km, max takeoff weight 1,157 vs 1,250 kg, built 250 vs 19 units.

Slingsby T-67 Firefly military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 T-67 Firefly
Socata TB-30 Epsilon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 TB-30 Epsilon
Specifications
T-67 Firefly TB-30 Epsilon
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Slingsby Socata
First flight 12 March 1974 22 December 1979
Year introduced 1974 1984
Number produced 250 units 19 units
Average unit price $500K $1 million
Wing area 13.0 m² 9.0 m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 7.9 m
Height 2.4 m 2.7 m
Length 7.6 m 7.6 m
Maximum speed 282 km/h 356 km/h
Operational range 753 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 5,791 m 7,010 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,157 kg 1,250 kg
Empty weight 794 kg 932 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 1 x 224 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-67 Firefly or TB-30 Epsilon?
The TB-30 Epsilon is faster with a maximum speed of 356 km/h compared to the T-67 Firefly's 282 km/h, a difference of 74 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-67 Firefly or TB-30 Epsilon?
The TB-30 Epsilon has a longer range at 1,300 km compared to the T-67 Firefly's 753 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-67 Firefly or TB-30 Epsilon?
The TB-30 Epsilon has a higher service ceiling at 7,010 meters (22,998 ft) compared to the T-67 Firefly's 5,791 meters (18,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-67 Firefly or TB-30 Epsilon?
The TB-30 Epsilon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,250 kg compared to the T-67 Firefly's 1,157 kg.
Which is larger, the T-67 Firefly or TB-30 Epsilon?
The TB-30 Epsilon is longer at 7.6 meters compared to the T-67 Firefly's 7.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the T-67 Firefly or TB-30 Epsilon?
The TB-30 Epsilon is more expensive at approximately $1.0 million per unit compared to the T-67 Firefly at $0.5 million.
Which entered service first, the T-67 Firefly or TB-30 Epsilon?
The T-67 Firefly entered service first in 1974, 10 years before the TB-30 Epsilon which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-67 Firefly or TB-30 Epsilon?
The T-67 Firefly has been produced in greater numbers with 250 units compared to 19 units of the TB-30 Epsilon.