Daher TBM 900
Daher · France · first flew 2014 · light aircraft
The Daher TBM 900 is the high-performance evolutionary peak of the TBM single-turboprop family, introduced in 2014 with aerodynamic refinements and a more powerful engine that pushed cruise speed to 330 knots, making it the fastest certified single-engine turboprop in production at the time.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × turboprop, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 10.64 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | T-tail |
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- World's fastest certified single-engine turboprop at its introduction, capable of cruising above FL300
- T-tail configuration with a retractable undercarriage and distinctive Pratt & Whitney PT6A-66D engine
- Pressurised six-seat cabin combined with fighter-jet-like cruise speeds set it apart from piston competitors
Essentially identical in outline to the TBM 700 and 850 — low-wing, T-tail, retractable gear, single turboprop — distinguished from earlier models mainly by swept winglets and minor panel details; the TBM family silhouette is unique among single-engine turboprops for its T-tail.
Specifications
- The Daher TBM 900 has a length of 10.64 m (35 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12.68 m (42 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 611 km/h (380 mph).
- Typical crew: 1-2.
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History
Building on the TBM 850, Daher (which had acquired SOCATA) developed the 900 series with revised winglets, an auto-throttle system, and a rebranded Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-66D. The 910 followed in 2016 with a full-glass cockpit, and the 940 in 2019 added active noise reduction and further automation.
Variants
TBM 900 (2014), TBM 910 (2016) with Garmin G3000 avionics upgrade, TBM 940 (2019) with automated engine management and noise reduction; all share the same airframe and performance envelope.
Where you'll see it
Popular with corporate and owner-pilot operators globally; used extensively in the USA, Europe, and Australia for high-speed personal transport. No military use.
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