Daher (formerly SOCATA) TBM 700

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Aircraft

TBM 700 TBM7

Military; white/gray with roundel and unit badge

104 (military marking visible, not civil reg.)

Registration

Manufacturer

Daher (formerly SOCATA)

Gear

NIKON CORPORATION NIKON D3300 AF-S DX VR Nikkor 55-300mm 4.5-5.6G ED

Achievements

Turboprop Tracker, Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Runway Royalty, Military Maverick

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 73.0

Nice catch on short final—visible heat haze and mild softness take the edge off, but the scenic background adds charm.

Location

Corfu Ioannis Kapodistrias International Airport

CFU/LGKR

39.6015, 19.9122

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Corfu Ioannis Kapodistrias International Airport CFU

Airport

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Aviation History

The TBM 700 is a high-performance, single-engine turboprop often used for liaison, utility, and training duties by several air forces, and is also popular for private/business use.

Fleet Rarity

Rare as a military asset (fewer than 200 TBM 700s/710s built, even fewer in military guise)

Record Flights

This model is notable for its speed and range in the single-engine turboprop class, holding class records for time-to-climb and speed.

Safety & Events

Generally regarded as reliable with a good safety record. Utilized by the French and Romanian Air Force for training and utility.

Future Outlook

Many TBM 700s remain in active service; some are transitioning to newer TBM variants. Military versions have long service lives.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-64 (Turboprop)

Engine

12.83 m

Wingspan

10.66 m

Length

2894 km

Range

467 km/h

Speed

6 (passengers) 1 (pilot) (up to 7 occupants)

Capacity

2980 kg

MTOW

4.35 m

Height

Not applicable (Output: 850 shp - shaft horsepower)

Thrust

73-76 dB (typical in operation; ICAO Chapter 6 compliant)

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