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Boeing 727 vs Commander 500

Boeing 727 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 727
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🇺🇸 Commander 500
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Specifications
Boeing 727 Commander 500
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Aero Commander
First flight 9 February 1963 23 April 1948
Year introduced 1964 1952
Number produced 1832 units 2902 units
Average unit price $5 million $260K
Wing area 157.9 m² 24.0 m²
Wingspan 33.0 m 15.0 m
Height 10.0 m 4.4 m
Length 46.7 m 11.2 m
Maximum speed 1017 km/h 346 km/h
Operational range 4,720 km 1,735 km
Service ceiling 12,802 m 5,913 m
Max. takeoff weight 95,028 kg 3,062 kg
Empty weight 45,359 kg 2,102 kg
Total thrust 3 x 2,192 kgf 2 x 108 kW
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Overview

The Boeing 727 and the Commander 500 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Aero Commander respectively.

The Boeing 727 reaches 1,017 km/h — 2.9x the Commander 500's 346 km/h. The Boeing 727 has an operational range of 4,720 km vs 1,735 km for the Commander 500. The Boeing 727 operates at altitudes up to 12,802 m compared to 5,913 m for the Commander 500. At 95,028 kg MTOW, the Boeing 727 is 31:1 the Commander 500's 3,062 kg.

The Boeing 727 has been produced in 1,832 units vs 2,902 for the Commander 500. Unit cost is $5M for the Boeing 727 vs $0.26M for the Commander 500. The Commander 500 first flew 15 years before the Boeing 727 (1948 vs 1963).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 727 or Commander 500?
The Boeing 727 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,017 km/h compared to the Commander 500's 346 km/h, a difference of 671 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Boeing 727 or Commander 500?
The Boeing 727 has a longer range at 4,720 km compared to the Commander 500's 1,735 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 727 or Commander 500?
The Boeing 727 has a higher service ceiling at 12,802 meters (42,001 ft) compared to the Commander 500's 5,913 meters (19,399 ft).
Which is heavier, the Boeing 727 or Commander 500?
The Boeing 727 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 95,028 kg compared to the Commander 500's 3,062 kg.
Which is larger, the Boeing 727 or Commander 500?
The Boeing 727 is longer at 46.7 meters compared to the Commander 500's 11.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Boeing 727 or Commander 500?
The Boeing 727 is more expensive at approximately $5.0 million per unit compared to the Commander 500 at $0.3 million.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 727 or Commander 500?
The Commander 500 entered service first in 1952, 12 years before the Boeing 727 which entered service in 1964.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Boeing 727 or Commander 500?
The Commander 500 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,902 units compared to 1,832 units of the Boeing 727.