Socata TBM 700 vs Socata TBM 850
The Socata TBM 700 (1990-2003) and Daher TBM 850 (2006-2014) bracket the TBM evolution from the original Socata-era aircraft to the first modern Daher TBM — the 850 added the more powerful PT6A-66D engine (850 shp vs 700), factory G1000 avionics and refined systems.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
- For sale now
- 27
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 7
- Source marketplaces
- 6
- Model years available
- 1991–2006
- For sale now
- 23
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 6
- Source marketplaces
- 5
- Model years available
- 2006–2013
Live data from AeroGurus, aggregated daily across the used-aircraft market. Figures are current asking prices, not appraisals — confirm with a pre-buy inspection.
Safety Record
Absolute counts scale with fleet size — the most-produced types log more events without being less safe. Compare the % fatal.
| NTSB (1982–now) | Socata TBM 700 | Socata TBM 850 |
|---|---|---|
| All events | 46 | 2 |
| Serious | 1 | 1 |
| Fatal | 20 | 0 |
| Fatalities | 49 | 0 |
| % Fatal | 43% | 0% |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Socata TBM 700 | Socata TBM 850 |
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| Price Range | $1,046,920 – $1,740,000 | $1,764,915 – $2,409,150 |
| Category | Single Engine Turboprop | Single Engine Turboprop |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 6 | 6 |
| Cruise Speed | 300 kts (556 km/h) | 320 kts (593 km/h) |
| Range | 1,350 nm (2,500 km) | 1,520 nm (2,815 km) |
| Max Gross Weight | 6,578 lbs (2,984 kg) | 7,394 lbs (3,354 kg) |
Which Should You Buy: Socata TBM 700 or Socata TBM 850?
Bottom line: Choose the TBM 850 for the more powerful engine, modern avionics and ~20 kt more cruise. Choose the Socata TBM 700 only for the lowest acquisition cost entry into TBM ownership — accepting the older PT6A-64 engine, retrofit-era avionics and 20-35 year airframe. ================================================================ # PILATUS (1 нова intra-brand пара) ================================================================
Pick the TBM 700 if…
- Budget matters — from $1,046,920 vs $1,764,915, you save ~$717,995.
- More inventory — 27 listings vs 22.
Pick the TBM 850 if…
- Faster cruise — 320 kts vs 300 kts.
- Longer range — 1520 nm vs 1350 nm.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.