SOCATA TB30B Epsilon

October 17, 2008 by R.Vogelaar · Leave a Comment

Designed for initial training of military pilots, the Epsilon is a Two-seat military primary/basic trainer and counter-insurgency aircraft. Capable of flying under high load factors and in inverted flight. Powered by a piston engine, its performance and its cockpit allow training pilots to become familiar with their future fighter aircraft. The Epsilon is in service in the French Air Force, Portuguese Air Force and Togo.

Developing Nation:	France.
Manufacturer/designer:	EADS SOCATA.
Production line:	Tarbes.
Task:	Two-seat military primary/basic trainer.
First Flight:	December 22, 1979.
First Delivery:	July 29, 1983.
Crew:	2
Wing span:	7,92 m.
Wing area:	9 m².
Wing aspect ratio:	7.0
Length:	7,95 m.
Height:	2,66 m.
Tailplane span:	3,20 m.
Wheel track:	2,30 m.
Wheelbase:	1,80 m.
Engine (s):	one Textron Lycoming AEIO-540-L1B5D rated 224 kW.
Weight:	- empty: 932 kg. - fuel: 150 Kg. - max. ordnance: 300 kg.
Max. Take off weight:	1.250 kg.
Max. Speed:	520 km/h.
Max. cruise at low altitude:	358 km/h.
Max. Range:	1.250 km.
Performance:	- take-off run 410 m at max. take-off weight. - landing run 250 m at max. landing weight. - max. rate of climb at sea level 564 m/min.