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Blackburn Beverley vs Commander 500

Blackburn Beverley vs Commander 500 at a glance — top speed 383 vs 346 km/h, range 6,373 vs 1,735 km, max takeoff weight 61,235 vs 3,062 kg, built 49 vs 2,902 units.

Blackburn Beverley military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Blackburn Beverley
Commander 500 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Commander 500
Specifications
Blackburn Beverley Commander 500
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Blackburn Aero Commander
First flight 20 June 1950 23 April 1948
Year introduced 1956 1952
Number produced 49 units 2902 units
Average unit price -- $260K
Wing area 270.9 m² 24.0 m²
Wingspan 49.4 m 15.0 m
Height 11.8 m 4.4 m
Length 30.3 m 11.2 m
Maximum speed 383 km/h 346 km/h
Operational range 6,373 km 1,735 km
Service ceiling 4,877 m 5,913 m
Max. takeoff weight 61,235 kg 3,062 kg
Empty weight 35,938 kg 2,102 kg
Total thrust 4 x 2,125 kW 2 x 216 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Blackburn Beverley or Commander 500?
The Blackburn Beverley is faster with a maximum speed of 383 km/h compared to the Commander 500's 346 km/h, a difference of 37 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Blackburn Beverley or Commander 500?
The Blackburn Beverley has a longer range at 6,373 km compared to the Commander 500's 1,735 km.
Which can fly higher, the Blackburn Beverley or Commander 500?
The Commander 500 has a higher service ceiling at 5,913 meters (19,399 ft) compared to the Blackburn Beverley's 4,877 meters (16,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Blackburn Beverley or Commander 500?
The Blackburn Beverley has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 61,235 kg compared to the Commander 500's 3,062 kg.
Which is larger, the Blackburn Beverley or Commander 500?
The Blackburn Beverley is longer at 30.3 meters compared to the Commander 500's 11.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Blackburn Beverley or Commander 500?
The Commander 500 entered service first in 1952, 4 years before the Blackburn Beverley which entered service in 1956.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Blackburn Beverley or Commander 500?
The Commander 500 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,902 units compared to 49 units of the Blackburn Beverley.