1. Socata TBM 700 VS Piper Meridian

2. There is no compromise with the TBM 700
The TBM 700 goes faster and farther than the Meridian; while carrying more passengers and payload!
Sources sited for this material are the Pilots Operating Handbooks (POH) of each aircraft.

3. Speed
Max Cruise Speed.
Knots True Airspeed
Note: DLX is the Rocket Engineering Jet Prop DLX.*
(Source: AOPA July, 2000)

4. Speed
Long Range Cruise.

5. Range Max Cruise Performance.
Conditions: 6 people (170 LB. each), Maximum baggage, Fueled to Max gross weight
Assumes NBAA IFR reserves at ISA Conditions

6. Range Max Cruise Performance
Conditions: Includes 5 people (170 lb.. each), 100 pounds baggage per plane, and fuel to Max. gross weight.
Assumes NBAA IFR reserves at ISA conditions

7. Range Maximum Cruise Performance
Conditions: One person, Full fuel, and 100 LB. of cargo.
Assumes NBAA Reserves at ISA conditions

8. Range Long Range Cruise
Conditions: 1 Person, 100 lb.. baggage, Maximum fuel.
Note: Meridian Long Range Cruise values are Pending approval.
Assumes NBAA reserves at ISA conditions

9. Payload
Fuel Capacity.

10. Payload Maximum Zero Fuel Weight
(Note: Meridian POH does not indicate a zero fuel weight.)
Max gross aircraft weight was used.

11. Payload
Aircraft Useful Load
Pounds US

12. Payload
Baggage Capacity

13. Conclusion: No Compromise!
The TBM 700 is faster than the Meridian, or the DLX.
The TBM 700 has greater range than the Meridian, or the DLX.
The TBM 700 has a much greater payload capability than the Meridian, or the DLX.
The TBM 700 offers greater performance and versatility to the owner/ operator.