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An-22 Cock vs Commander 500

Antonov An-22 Cock military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-22 Cock
Commander 500 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Commander 500
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Specifications
An-22 Cock Commander 500
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Aero Commander
First flight 27 February 1965 23 April 1948
Year introduced 1967 1952
Number produced 68 units 2902 units
Average unit price -- $260K
Wing area 345.0 m² 24.0 m²
Wingspan 64.4 m 15.0 m
Height 12.5 m 4.4 m
Length 57.9 m 11.2 m
Maximum speed 740 km/h 346 km/h
Operational range 10,950 km 1,735 km
Service ceiling 8,000 m 5,913 m
Max. takeoff weight 250,000 kg 3,062 kg
Empty weight 114,000 kg 2,102 kg
Total thrust 4 x 11,186 kW 2 x 216 kW
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Overview

The An-22 Cock and the Commander 500 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Aero Commander respectively.

The An-22 Cock reaches 740 km/h — 2.1x the Commander 500's 346 km/h. The An-22 Cock has an operational range of 10,950 km vs 1,735 km for the Commander 500. The An-22 Cock operates at altitudes up to 8,000 m compared to 5,913 m for the Commander 500. At 250,000 kg MTOW, the An-22 Cock is 82:1 the Commander 500's 3,062 kg.

The An-22 Cock has been produced in 68 units vs 2,902 for the Commander 500. The Commander 500 first flew 17 years before the An-22 Cock (1948 vs 1965).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-22 Cock or Commander 500?
The An-22 Cock is faster with a maximum speed of 740 km/h compared to the Commander 500's 346 km/h, a difference of 394 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-22 Cock or Commander 500?
The An-22 Cock has a longer range at 10,950 km compared to the Commander 500's 1,735 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-22 Cock or Commander 500?
The An-22 Cock has a higher service ceiling at 8,000 meters (26,246 ft) compared to the Commander 500's 5,913 meters (19,399 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-22 Cock or Commander 500?
The An-22 Cock has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 250,000 kg compared to the Commander 500's 3,062 kg.
Which is larger, the An-22 Cock or Commander 500?
The An-22 Cock is longer at 57.9 meters compared to the Commander 500's 11.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the An-22 Cock or Commander 500?
The Commander 500 entered service first in 1952, 15 years before the An-22 Cock which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-22 Cock or Commander 500?
The Commander 500 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,902 units compared to 68 units of the An-22 Cock.