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Arava vs Commander 500

IAI Arava military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇱 Arava
Commander 500 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Commander 500
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Specifications
Arava Commander 500
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer IAI Aero Commander
First flight 27 November 1969 23 April 1948
Year introduced 1972 1952
Number produced 103 units 2902 units
Average unit price $1.9 million $260K
Wing area 43.7 m² 24.0 m²
Wingspan 21.0 m 15.0 m
Height 5.2 m 4.4 m
Length 12.7 m 11.2 m
Maximum speed 326 km/h 346 km/h
Operational range 1,056 km 1,735 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 5,913 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,711 kg 3,062 kg
Empty weight 4,050 kg 2,102 kg
Total thrust 2 x 280 kW 2 x 108 kW
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Overview

The Arava and the Commander 500 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by IAI and Aero Commander respectively.

Top speed is 326 km/h for the Arava vs 346 km/h for the Commander 500. The Arava has an operational range of 1,056 km vs 1,735 km for the Commander 500. The Arava operates at altitudes up to 7,620 m compared to 5,913 m for the Commander 500. At 7,711 kg MTOW, the Arava is 2.5x the Commander 500's 3,062 kg.

The Arava has been produced in 103 units vs 2,902 for the Commander 500. Unit cost is $1.85M for the Arava vs $0.26M for the Commander 500. The Commander 500 first flew 21 years before the Arava (1948 vs 1969).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Arava or Commander 500?
The Commander 500 is faster with a maximum speed of 346 km/h compared to the Arava's 326 km/h, a difference of 20 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Arava or Commander 500?
The Commander 500 has a longer range at 1,735 km compared to the Arava's 1,056 km.
Which can fly higher, the Arava or Commander 500?
The Arava has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the Commander 500's 5,913 meters (19,399 ft).
Which is heavier, the Arava or Commander 500?
The Arava has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,711 kg compared to the Commander 500's 3,062 kg.
Which is larger, the Arava or Commander 500?
The Arava is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the Commander 500's 11.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Arava or Commander 500?
The Arava is more expensive at approximately $1.9 million per unit compared to the Commander 500 at $0.3 million.
Which entered service first, the Arava or Commander 500?
The Commander 500 entered service first in 1952, 20 years before the Arava which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Arava or Commander 500?
The Commander 500 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,902 units compared to 103 units of the Arava.