Socata TBM 850 vs Socata TBM 940
The Daher TBM 940 (2019-2022) and TBM 850 (2006-2014) bracket the modern TBM line — the 940 adds HomeSafe Autoland, E-copilot and Garmin G3000 NXi; the 850 is the volume value-entry to modern TBM ownership with the original G1000 panel.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
- For sale now
- 23
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 6
- Source marketplaces
- 5
- Model years available
- 2006–2013
- For sale now
- 4
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 1
- Source marketplaces
- 3
- Model years available
- 2019–2021
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 850 | Socata TBM 940 |
|---|---|---|
| All events | 2 | — |
| Serious | 1 | — |
| Fatal | 0 | — |
| Fatalities | 0 | — |
| % Fatal | 0% | — |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Socata TBM 850 | Socata TBM 940 |
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| Price Range | $1,764,915 – $2,409,150 | $3,948,250 – $4,292,500 |
| Category | Single Engine Turboprop | Single Engine Turboprop |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 6 | — |
| Cruise Speed | 320 kts (593 km/h) | — |
| Range | 1,520 nm (2,815 km) | — |
| Max Gross Weight | 7,394 lbs (3,354 kg) | — |
Which Should You Buy: Socata TBM 850 or Socata TBM 940?
Bottom line: Choose the TBM 940 for the most advanced safety equipment in any single-engine turboprop (Autoland + E-copilot + synthetic vision) and the youngest airframes. Choose the 850 for materially lower acquisition cost — same fundamental PT6A-66D engine and ~320 kt performance, just without the modern avionics and Autoland.
Pick the TBM 850 if…
- Budget matters — from $1,764,915 vs $3,948,250, you save ~$2,183,335.
- More inventory — 19 listings vs 4.
Pick the TBM 940 if…
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.