A330 vs Commander 500
Overview
The A330 and the Commander 500 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Aero respectively.
The A330 reaches 871 km/h — 2.5x the Commander 500's 346 km/h. The A330 has an operational range of 13,400 km vs 1,735 km for the Commander 500. The A330 operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 5,913 m for the Commander 500. At 242,000 kg MTOW, the A330 is 79:1 the Commander 500's 3,062 kg.
The A330 has been produced in 1,577 units vs 2,902 for the Commander 500. Unit cost is $260M for the A330 vs $0.26M for the Commander 500. The Commander 500 first flew 44 years before the A330 (1948 vs 1992).
| European wide-body twin-engine jet airliner, recognized for extensive global service since the early 1990s, including both civilian and military roles. | |
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| Origin country | 🇪🇺 Europe |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Airbus |
| First flight | 2 November 1992 |
| Year introduced | 1994 |
| Number produced | 1577 units |
| Average unit price | $260 million |
| American light business aircraft, mainly used in civil and military flight training, widely deployed in the mid-20th century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Aero |
| First flight | 23 April 1948 |
| Year introduced | 1952 |
| Number produced | 2902 units |
| Average unit price | $260K |
| Wing area | 362.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 60.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 17.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 59.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 871 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 13,400 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 242,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 119,600 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 16,330 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 24.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 15.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 346 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,735 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,913 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,062 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,102 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 108 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A330 or Commander 500?
The A330 is faster with a maximum speed of 871 km/h compared to the Commander 500's 346 km/h, a difference of 525 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A330 or Commander 500?
The A330 has a longer range at 13,400 km compared to the Commander 500's 1,735 km.
Which can fly higher, the A330 or Commander 500?
The A330 has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the Commander 500's 5,913 meters (19,399 ft).
Which is heavier, the A330 or Commander 500?
The A330 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 242,000 kg compared to the Commander 500's 3,062 kg.
Which is larger, the A330 or Commander 500?
The A330 is longer at 59.0 meters compared to the Commander 500's 11.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A330 or Commander 500?
The A330 is more expensive at approximately $260 million per unit compared to the Commander 500 at $0.3 million.
Which entered service first, the A330 or Commander 500?
The Commander 500 entered service first in 1952, 42 years before the A330 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A330 or Commander 500?
The Commander 500 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,902 units compared to 1,577 units of the A330.