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TB-30 Epsilon vs NAMC YS-11

TB-30 Epsilon vs NAMC YS-11 at a glance — top speed 356 vs 470 km/h, range 1,300 vs 2,110 km, max takeoff weight 1,250 vs 23,500 kg, built 19 vs 182 units.

Socata TB-30 Epsilon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 TB-30 Epsilon
NAMC YS-11 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 NAMC YS-11
Specifications
TB-30 Epsilon NAMC YS-11
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Socata NAMC
First flight 22 December 1979 30 August 1962
Year introduced 1984 1965
Number produced 19 units 182 units
Average unit price $1 million $2.2 million
Wing area 9.0 m² 94.8 m²
Wingspan 7.9 m 32.0 m
Height 2.7 m 9.0 m
Length 7.6 m 26.3 m
Maximum speed 356 km/h 470 km/h
Operational range 1,300 km 2,110 km
Service ceiling 7,010 m 6,980 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,250 kg 23,500 kg
Empty weight 932 kg 14,600 kg
Total thrust 1 x 224 kW 2 x 2,259 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the TB-30 Epsilon or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 is faster with a maximum speed of 470 km/h compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 356 km/h, a difference of 114 km/h.
Which has longer range, the TB-30 Epsilon or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has a longer range at 2,110 km compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the TB-30 Epsilon or NAMC YS-11?
The TB-30 Epsilon has a higher service ceiling at 7,010 meters (22,998 ft) compared to the NAMC YS-11's 6,980 meters (22,900 ft).
Which is heavier, the TB-30 Epsilon or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,500 kg compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the TB-30 Epsilon or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 is longer at 26.3 meters compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 7.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the TB-30 Epsilon or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 is more expensive at approximately $2.2 million per unit compared to the TB-30 Epsilon at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the TB-30 Epsilon or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 entered service first in 1965, 19 years before the TB-30 Epsilon which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the TB-30 Epsilon or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has been produced in greater numbers with 182 units compared to 19 units of the TB-30 Epsilon.