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An-24 Coke vs Commander 500

Antonov An-24 Coke military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-24 Coke
Commander 500 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Commander 500
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Specifications
An-24 Coke Commander 500
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Aero Commander
First flight 20 October 1959 23 April 1948
Year introduced 1962 1952
Number produced 1367 units 2902 units
Average unit price $8 million $260K
Wing area 75.0 m² 24.0 m²
Wingspan 29.2 m 15.0 m
Height 8.3 m 4.4 m
Length 23.5 m 11.2 m
Maximum speed 485 km/h 346 km/h
Operational range 2,400 km 1,735 km
Service ceiling 8,400 m 5,913 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 3,062 kg
Empty weight 13,300 kg 2,102 kg
Total thrust 2 x 938 kW 2 x 108 kW
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Overview

The An-24 Coke and the Commander 500 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Aero Commander respectively.

Top speed is 485 km/h for the An-24 Coke vs 346 km/h for the Commander 500. The An-24 Coke has an operational range of 2,400 km vs 1,735 km for the Commander 500. The An-24 Coke operates at altitudes up to 8,400 m compared to 5,913 m for the Commander 500.

The An-24 Coke has been produced in 1,367 units vs 2,902 for the Commander 500. Unit cost is $8M for the An-24 Coke vs $0.26M for the Commander 500. The Commander 500 first flew 11 years before the An-24 Coke (1948 vs 1959).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-24 Coke or Commander 500?
The An-24 Coke is faster with a maximum speed of 485 km/h compared to the Commander 500's 346 km/h, a difference of 139 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-24 Coke or Commander 500?
The An-24 Coke has a longer range at 2,400 km compared to the Commander 500's 1,735 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-24 Coke or Commander 500?
The An-24 Coke has a higher service ceiling at 8,400 meters (27,559 ft) compared to the Commander 500's 5,913 meters (19,399 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-24 Coke or Commander 500?
The Commander 500 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,062 kg compared to the An-24 Coke's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the An-24 Coke or Commander 500?
The An-24 Coke is longer at 23.5 meters compared to the Commander 500's 11.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-24 Coke or Commander 500?
The An-24 Coke is more expensive at approximately $8.0 million per unit compared to the Commander 500 at $0.3 million.
Which entered service first, the An-24 Coke or Commander 500?
The Commander 500 entered service first in 1952, 10 years before the An-24 Coke which entered service in 1962.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-24 Coke or Commander 500?
The Commander 500 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,902 units compared to 1,367 units of the An-24 Coke.