SOCATA TB-30 Epsilon

History of the SOCATA TB-30 Epsilon

The TB-30 Epsilon was created by France-based EADS Socata (formerly Aerospatiale) for the French Air Force (FAF). It is derived from the TB-10 Tobago light aircraft. About 174 Epsilons were produced between 1983 and 1989.

Specification

Basics

Year of Service

1983

Origins

France

Status

Active.

Crew

2

Production

56

Manufacturer

SOCATA (Aerospatiale) - France

Operator

France;Portugal;Senegal;Togo

Roles

Training (General)

Develop the ability to become a dedicated student pilot instructor (usually under the supervision of an instructor).

Dimensions and Weight

Length

24. 9 feet

(7.60m)

Width/span

26. 0 feet

(7.92m)

Height

8.7 feet

(2.65m)

Cured weight

2,061 lbs

(935kg)

MTOW

2,756 lbs

(1,250 kg)

Wgt Difference

+694 lbs

(+315 kg)

Performance

Installed:

1 x Lycoming AEIO-540-L 1B5D 6-cylinder, 300 hp, air-cooled piston engine driving a two-bladed front mounted propeller unit.

Maximum speed

236 km/h

(380 km/h | 205 knots)

Maximum

22,999ft

(7,010 m | 4 km)

Area

808 km

(1,300 km | 2,408 nautical miles)

rate of climb

1,850 ft/min

(564 m/min)

Range (MPH) Subsonic: <614mph | Transonic: 614-921 | Supersonic: 921-3836 | Hypersonic: 3836-7673 | Hypersonic: 7673-19180 | Reentry: > 19030

Armor

None.

Variant

TB-30 "Epsilon" - Name of the base series. TB-31 "Omega" - proposed turboprop variant; based on the TB-30 platform; single example completed.