Owner-Flown Travel
Perfect for 1–4 passengers with baggage.
Capacity
up to 4 pax
Speed
593 km/h
Range
2,813 km
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TBM 850 Charter
TBM 850 is a reliable turboprop, indispensable for flights to remote regions and airfields with difficult or unpaved runways. With a range of up to 2,813 km and capacity for up to 4 passengers, it offers maximum utility, safety and efficiency. In demand for regional business trips and travel to remote sites. JETVIP will select the optimal aircraft.
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Best Missions
Regional Business Trips
Access to smaller airports and quick turns.
High-Altitude Weather Avoidance
Efficient cruise in the flight levels.
Practical information about TBM 850
Passenger Experience
- Compact Pressurized Cabin
- Comfortable Seating for Business Travel
- Efficient Baggage Space
Airport Flexibility
- Access to Smaller Airports
- Shorter Runway Requirements
- Quick Turnarounds
Ideal For
- Owner-Pilots
- Small Teams
- Regional Travelers
Not Ideal For
- Full-Fuel, Full-Seat Missions
- Two-Pilot Operations
- Large Cabin Comfort
TBM 850 Specifications
Measurement system:
Technical
Range
2,813 km
Cruise Speed
593 km/h
Service Ceiling
9,450 m
Takeoff weight
3,354 kg
Number of Engines
1
Engine Model
Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-66D
Landing Distance
872 m
Takeoff Distance
865 m
Cabin and Dimensions
Passenger Capacity
up to 4 pax
Aircraft Length
10.65 m
Aircraft Height
4.36 m
Wingspan
12.68 m
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TBM 850 Aircraft Technical Description
The TBM 850 is a high-performance single-engine turboprop business aircraft developed by the French company DAHER-SOCATA (formerly SOCATA). This sophisticated aircraft represents an enhanced version of the TBM 700 model and stands out for its unique combination of jet-like speeds with the economy of a turboprop engine.
Powerplant and Performance Specifications
- Engine: Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-66D
- Power Output: 850 shp for takeoff (compared to 700 shp in the TBM 700)
- Propeller: Hartzell five-blade composite constant-speed
- Maximum Cruise Speed: 320 KTAS (592 km/h) at 26,000 feet
- Economy Cruise Speed: 252 KTAS (467 km/h)
- Stall Speed (with flaps extended): 65 KIAS (120 km/h)
- Maximum Range: 1,585 nautical miles (2,935 km) with reserves
- Service Ceiling: 31,000 feet (9,450 meters)
- Rate of Climb: 2,380 ft/min (725 m/min)
- Time to Climb to 31,000 feet: approximately 18-20 minutes
Takeoff and Landing Performance
- Takeoff Roll Distance: 2,840 feet (865 m)
- Landing Roll Distance: 2,430 feet (741 m)
- Takeoff Distance over 50-foot obstacle: 4,600 feet (1,400 m)
- Landing Distance over 50-foot obstacle: 3,707 feet (1,130 m)
Dimensions and Weight
- Length: 34.9 feet (10.65 m)
- Height: 14.3 feet (4.36 m)
- Wingspan: 41.6 feet (12.68 m)
- Wing Area: 193.8 sq ft (18.0 m²)
- Maximum Takeoff Weight: 7,394 lbs (3,354 kg)
- Maximum Landing Weight: 7,000 lbs (3,175 kg)
- Basic Empty Weight: approximately 4,623 lbs (2,097 kg)
- Maximum Useful Load: approximately 2,771 lbs (1,257 kg)
- Maximum Fuel Weight: 2,425 lbs (1,100 kg), 291 US gallons (1,360 liters)
Cabin and Configuration
- Cabin Configuration: typical 1+5 (pilot + 5 passengers)
- Cabin Length: 13.3 feet (4.05 m)
- Cabin Width: 4.0 feet (1.21 m)
- Cabin Height: 4.0 feet (1.22 m)
- Baggage Compartment Volume: 34.6 cubic feet (0.98 m³)
- Oxygen System: integrated with individual masks
Avionics
- Suite: Garmin G1000 NXi with dual 10.4-inch LCD displays
- Autopilot: Garmin GFC 700 with altitude pre-select
- Navigation Systems: dual GPS/WAAS receivers
- Radar Altimeter: integrated
- Weather Radar: color, with windshear detection capability
- Collision Avoidance System: TCAS I
- Ground Proximity Warning System: TAWS-B
- Electronic Charts: integrated into Garmin system
Operational Data
- Fuel Consumption at Cruise: approximately 50-55 US gallons/hour (190-210 liters/hour)
- Maintenance Interval: 200 hours or 12 months
- Engine Time Between Overhaul: 3,500 hours
- Ice Protection Certification: yes
- Maximum Endurance: approximately 5.5 hours
- Runway Requirements: minimum 2,790 feet (850 meters) of paved surface
Operational Limitations
- Maximum Operating Speed (VMO): 266 KIAS (493 km/h)
- Maximum Mach Number (MMO): 0.64
- Maximum Operating Altitude: 31,000 feet (9,450 m)
- Load Factors: +3.5g / -1.5g
- Maximum Operating Temperature: ISA +35°C
- Minimum Operating Temperature: -45°C
The TBM 850, manufactured from 2006 to 2014 before being superseded by the TBM 900, features improved aerodynamic characteristics compared to its predecessors. This, combined with its powerful engine, makes it one of the fastest single-engine turboprop aircraft in its class. Its ability to operate from relatively short runways (approximately 850 meters) makes it accessible for use at smaller regional airports, offering exceptional versatility for private owners and business operators.
Aircraft overview · TBM 850
Best Missions
Owner-flown IFR travel with 1–4 passengers and baggage
Regional business trips that benefit from smaller-airport access and quick turns
High-altitude weather avoidance and efficient cruise in the flight levels
Practical information
Passenger experience TBM 850
- Typical layout is 4 seats in the main cabin plus 1–2 additional positions (often a forward-facing seat and/or aft belted lavatory depending on configuration).
- Baggage accommodation varies by interior; verify usable baggage volume when all seats are occupied.
- Environmental and noise upgrades vary by year and refurbishment; confirm insulation/interior condition during prebuy.
Avionics & systems TBM 850
- Confirm installed avionics suite and software levels (common Garmin-integrated configurations exist, but not all aircraft are identical).
- Verify autopilot model, features, and maintenance history (e.g., stability/altitude hold performance and known service bulletins).
- Check datalink/weather/traffic capabilities and whether upgrades (ADS-B In/Out, WAAS/LPV) match your operating environment.
Application flexibility TBM 850
- Frequent 300–900 nm missions where speed materially reduces travel time compared with slower pistons and many turboprops.
- Regular use of smaller airports where avoiding airline connections or major hubs is a key driver.
Ideal for TBM 850
- Owner-pilots prioritizing speed, IFR capability, and airport flexibility
- Small teams or families traveling with light-to-moderate baggage on regional routes
- Operators who value high-altitude capability without stepping into multi-engine complexity
Not ideal and less aligned
- Consistently carrying 5–6 adults with full fuel and bags
- Operations requiring two-pilot crew procedures or large-cabin cabin-class comfort
- Buyers needing consistent 6-seat, full-fuel capability with generous baggage
- Missions where a larger cabin, onboard amenities, or two-crew standardization are priorities
The DAHER (Socata) TBM 850 is a pressurized, single-engine turboprop designed to deliver jet-like point-to-point utility with turboprop operating flexibility. It is commonly selected for time-sensitive regional and short cross-country missions where access to smaller airports, simplified operations, and strong climb performance matter as much as cruise speed.
The TBM 850 fits buyers who want speed and altitude capability in a single-engine platform, often flying short-to-medium stage lengths where door-to-door time is driven by climb, cruise, and airport proximity. Payload and comfort are best when kept to typical owner-flown loads rather than max seats with full fuel.
The cabin is a compact, pressurized environment arranged for practical travel rather than stand-up movement. Noise levels and comfort are generally better than unpressurized piston singles, and the airplane’s speed and climb capability can reduce time in turbulence and weather. Seating and baggage space support business travel and weekend trips, but the overall volume is closer to an efficient touring aircraft than a cabin-class experience.
Most TBM 850 aircraft are equipped with an integrated glass cockpit suite aimed at single-pilot workload reduction, including flight director/autopilot integration and IFR navigation capability. The model sits in a transitional era where avionics configurations can vary significantly by serial number and retrofit history, so buyers benefit from verifying capability against intended airspace and mission requirements.
The TBM 850 is typically operated as a fast, high-altitude turboprop: strong climb to the flight levels, cruise speeds that can overlap entry-level jets on shorter legs, and the ability to use a wide range of airports. Efficiency and trip cost are driven by planned cruise power setting, stage length, and how often the aircraft is run at higher speeds versus economy settings.
- Cruise speed and climb performance that support practical high-altitude IFR travel
- Access to shorter runways and smaller airports compared with many light jets
- Single-engine turboprop simplicity with pressurization for all-weather utility
- Cabin size and comfort are limited compared with cabin-class aircraft
- Useful load can constrain full-fuel, full-seat missions; real-world payload planning matters
- Single-engine operations may not align with some company policies or passenger preferences
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Built / int. refit
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Capacity
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