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The Daher TBM series, a staple of general aviation since 1988, has seen over 1,000 units produced across various models, with the TBM 960 as the latest iteration. Originating from a collaboration between French manufacturer SOCATA and American company Mooney, the TBM has established itself as a high-performance turboprop aircraft, maintaining popularity due to its unique attributes.
A key factor of the TBM's appeal is its performance capabilities. Introduced with the TBM 700, the aircraft can reach a cruising altitude of 31,000 feet and speeds exceeding 300 knots, rivaling several jet aircraft in the market. The TBM carries up to five passengers plus a pilot while providing a substantial luggage compartment and the capability to operate from runways shorter than 2,600 feet. These features offer flexibility in travel choices, pleasing owner-operators.
The original TBM 700 model was equipped with a Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6 engine, delivering 700 shp, double the output of its Mooney 301 prototype predecessor. Enhanced models, such as the TBM 850 and TBM 960, have seen improvements in aerodynamics and technology under Daher's guidance since 2009, further improving range and weight capacity, while retaining power with a derated PT6 engine.
