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AW.660 Argosy vs Commander 500

AW.660 Argosy vs Commander 500 at a glance — range 5,552 vs 1,735 km, max takeoff weight 47,627 vs 3,062 kg, built 56 vs 2,902 units.

AW.660 Argosy military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 AW.660 Argosy
Commander 500 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Commander 500
Specifications
AW.660 Argosy Commander 500
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Armstrong Whitworth Aero Commander
First flight 4 March 1961 23 April 1948
Year introduced 1962 1952
Number produced 56 units 2902 units
Average unit price -- $260K
Wing area 135.5 m² 24.0 m²
Wingspan 35.1 m 15.0 m
Height 8.9 m 4.4 m
Length 26.4 m 11.2 m
Maximum speed -- km/h 346 km/h
Operational range 5,552 km 1,735 km
Service ceiling 7,010 m 5,913 m
Max. takeoff weight 47,627 kg 3,062 kg
Empty weight 25,401 kg 2,102 kg
Total thrust 4 x 1,842 kW 2 x 216 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW.660 Argosy or Commander 500?
The Commander 500 is faster with a maximum speed of 346 km/h compared to the AW.660 Argosy's 0 km/h, a difference of 346 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW.660 Argosy or Commander 500?
The AW.660 Argosy has a longer range at 5,552 km compared to the Commander 500's 1,735 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW.660 Argosy or Commander 500?
The AW.660 Argosy has a higher service ceiling at 7,010 meters (22,998 ft) compared to the Commander 500's 5,913 meters (19,399 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW.660 Argosy or Commander 500?
The AW.660 Argosy has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 47,627 kg compared to the Commander 500's 3,062 kg.
Which is larger, the AW.660 Argosy or Commander 500?
The AW.660 Argosy is longer at 26.4 meters compared to the Commander 500's 11.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the AW.660 Argosy or Commander 500?
The Commander 500 entered service first in 1952, 10 years before the AW.660 Argosy which entered service in 1962.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW.660 Argosy or Commander 500?
The Commander 500 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,902 units compared to 56 units of the AW.660 Argosy.