ATR-42 vs Commander 500
Overview
The ATR-42 and the Commander 500 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by ATR and Aero respectively.
Top speed is 556 km/h for the ATR-42 vs 346 km/h for the Commander 500. The ATR-42 has an operational range of 1,326 km vs 1,735 km for the Commander 500. The ATR-42 operates at altitudes up to 7,620 m compared to 5,913 m for the Commander 500. At 18,600 kg MTOW, the ATR-42 is 6.1x the Commander 500's 3,062 kg.
The ATR-42 has been produced in 497 units vs 2,902 for the Commander 500. Unit cost is $20M for the ATR-42 vs $0.26M for the Commander 500. The Commander 500 first flew 36 years before the ATR-42 (1948 vs 1984).
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | ATR |
| First flight | 16 August 1984 |
| Year introduced | 1985 |
| Number produced | 497 units |
| Average unit price | $20 million |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Aero |
| First flight | 23 April 1948 |
| Year introduced | 1952 |
| Number produced | 2902 units |
| Average unit price | $260K |
| Wing area | 54.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 24.6 m â—‰ |
| Height | 7.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 22.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 556 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,326 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 18,600 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 11,250 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 895 kW â—‰ |
| Wing area | 24.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 15.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 11.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 346 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,735 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 5,913 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,062 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,102 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 108 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the ATR-42 or Commander 500?
The ATR-42 is faster with a maximum speed of 556 km/h compared to the Commander 500's 346 km/h, a difference of 210 km/h.
Which has longer range, the ATR-42 or Commander 500?
The Commander 500 has a longer range at 1,735 km compared to the ATR-42's 1,326 km.
Which can fly higher, the ATR-42 or Commander 500?
The ATR-42 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 ATR-42 or Commander 500?
The ATR-42 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 18,600 kg compared to the Commander 500's 3,062 kg.
Which is larger, the ATR-42 or Commander 500?
The ATR-42 is longer at 22.7 meters compared to the Commander 500's 11.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the ATR-42 or Commander 500?
The ATR-42 is more expensive at approximately $20 million per unit compared to the Commander 500 at $0.3 million.
Which entered service first, the ATR-42 or Commander 500?
The Commander 500 entered service first in 1952, 33 years before the ATR-42 which entered service in 1985.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ATR-42 or Commander 500?
The Commander 500 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,902 units compared to 497 units of the ATR-42.