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An-14 Clod vs Commander 500

An-14 Clod vs Commander 500 at a glance — top speed 210 vs 346 km/h, range 650 vs 1,735 km, max takeoff weight 3,600 vs 3,062 kg, built 332 vs 2,902 units.

Antonov An-14 Clod military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 An-14 Clod
Commander 500 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Commander 500
Specifications
An-14 Clod Commander 500
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Aero Commander
First flight 15 March 1958 23 April 1948
Year introduced 1966 1952
Number produced 332 units 2902 units
Average unit price -- $260K
Wing area 39.7 m² 24.0 m²
Wingspan 22.0 m 15.0 m
Height 4.6 m 4.4 m
Length 11.4 m 11.2 m
Maximum speed 210 km/h 346 km/h
Operational range 650 km 1,735 km
Service ceiling 5,000 m 5,913 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,600 kg 3,062 kg
Empty weight 2,600 kg 2,102 kg
Total thrust 2 x 224 kW 2 x 216 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-14 Clod or Commander 500?
The Commander 500 is faster with a maximum speed of 346 km/h compared to the An-14 Clod's 210 km/h, a difference of 136 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-14 Clod or Commander 500?
The Commander 500 has a longer range at 1,735 km compared to the An-14 Clod's 650 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-14 Clod or Commander 500?
The Commander 500 has a higher service ceiling at 5,913 meters (19,399 ft) compared to the An-14 Clod's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-14 Clod or Commander 500?
The An-14 Clod has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,600 kg compared to the Commander 500's 3,062 kg.
Which is larger, the An-14 Clod or Commander 500?
The An-14 Clod is longer at 11.4 meters compared to the Commander 500's 11.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the An-14 Clod or Commander 500?
The Commander 500 entered service first in 1952, 14 years before the An-14 Clod which entered service in 1966.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-14 Clod or Commander 500?
The Commander 500 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,902 units compared to 332 units of the An-14 Clod.