The story
The predecessor to the TBM 900, but still blindingly fast for a turboprop. Owner-flown, pressurized, and capable of flying above the weather. The sports car of propeller aircraft.
The TBM 850's engine is flat-rated: it is held to 700 shaft horsepower for takeoff and landing, then allowed its full 850 in cruise. That is where the name comes from.
Quick answers
How do you identify a TBM 850?
Low wing, retractable gear, single PT6A. Tell it from the newer TBM 900 series by the plain wingtips (no winglets) and a four-blade prop instead of five.
What does a TBM 850 sound like?
PT6A whistle — the sound of high-performance single-engine turboprop travel.
How fast is the TBM 850?
Top speed is 320 kts.
How many passengers does the TBM 850 carry?
Up to 5. A typical layout is 1 pilot + 5 passengers.
How far can the TBM 850 fly?
Range is about 1,520 nmi.
How big is the TBM 850?
It is 34 ft 11 in long and 42 ft 1 in across the wings.
When did the TBM 850 first fly?
Its first flight was in 1988 (TBM 700 airframe); TBM 850 from 2006.
How many TBM 850s have been built?
338 built.
How rare is a TBM 850 in Bogey?
COMMON. Everyday traffic. You will catch plenty of these, and every first catch still counts. Your first TBM 850 catch is worth 25 points.
