The SOCATA TBM-850 revolutionized single-engine turboprop aviation by delivering jet-like performance with turboprop efficiency for business and personal use. First introduced in 2006, it was a high-wing single-engine turboprop aircraft seating up to six passengers in a pressurized cabin. With a maximum speed of 307 knots and range of 1,730 nautical miles, the TBM-850 bridged the gap between traditional piston aircraft and light jets. SOCATA manufactured 338 examples at their Tarbes, France facility before production ended in 2013.
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| National Airways Corporation | — | 397 | South Africa | 0082F1 |