Socata TB-10 Tobago
The Socata TB-10 Tobago is a four-seat touring aircraft developed from the TB-9 with a more powerful engine and greater payload. Its low wing, wide cabin, and fixed landing gear make it a comfortable club and private cross-country aircraft. It remains especially common at French general-aviation airfields.
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The TB-10 Tobago is a low-wing, fixed-gear tourer developed from the TB-9 with a more powerful engine, popular at French flying clubs.
Specifications
| Length | 7.3 m (24 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 9.8 m (32 ft) |
| Height | 2.4 m (8 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 3 |
| Persons on board | 5 |
| Crew | 1 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 1.1 t |
| Range | 700 NM (1,296 km) |
| Maximum speed | 135 kt (250 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 15,000 ft (4,572 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 10,000 ft (3,048 m) |
| Rate of climb | 790 ft/min (4 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 505 m (1,657 ft) |
| Landing distance | 425 m (1,394 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 216 l |
| Engines | 1x Lycoming O-360 |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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