737 vs Commander 500

The 737 and the Commander 500 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Aero respectively. The 737 reaches 904 km/h — 2.6x the Commander 500's 346 km/h. The 737 has an operational range of 4,800 km vs 1,735 km for the Commander 500. The 737 operates at altitudes up to 11,278 m compared to 5,913 m for the Commander 500. At 52,163 kg MTOW, the 737 is 17:1 the Commander 500's 3,062 kg. The 737 has been produced in 11,535 units vs 2,902 for the Commander 500. Unit cost is $115M for the 737 vs $0.26M for the Commander 500. The Commander 500 first flew 19 years before the 737 (1948 vs 1967).

737

American twin-engine narrow-body jet airliner, popularly deployed for commercial aviation since the late 1960s.
Boeing 737 Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing
First flight 9 April 1967
Year introduced 1968
Number produced 11535 units
Average unit price $115 million
American light business aircraft, mainly used in civil and military flight training, widely deployed in the mid-20th century.
Aero Commander 500 Transport profile drawing
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 $0.3 million

737

Wing area 91.0 m²
Wingspan 28.0 m
Height 11.0 m
Length 30.0 m
Maximum speed 904 km/h
Operational range 4,800 km
Service ceiling 11,278 m
Max. takeoff weight 52,163 kg
Empty weight 29,071 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,577 kgf
Wing area 24.0 m²
Wingspan 15.0 m
Height 4.4 m
Length 11.2 m
Maximum speed 346 km/h
Operational range 1,735 km
Service ceiling 5,913 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,062 kg
Empty weight 2,102 kg
Total thrust 2 x 216 kW

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 737 or Commander 500?
The 737 is faster with a maximum speed of 904 km/h compared to the Commander 500's 346 km/h, a difference of 558 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 737 or Commander 500?
The 737 has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the Commander 500's 1,735 km.
Which can fly higher, the 737 or Commander 500?
The 737 has a higher service ceiling at 11,278 meters (37,001 ft) compared to the Commander 500's 5,913 meters (19,399 ft).
Which is heavier, the 737 or Commander 500?
The 737 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 52,163 kg compared to the Commander 500's 3,062 kg.
Which is larger, the 737 or Commander 500?
The 737 is longer at 30.0 meters compared to the Commander 500's 11.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 737 or Commander 500?
The 737 is more expensive at approximately $115 million per unit compared to the Commander 500 at $0.3 million.
Which entered service first, the 737 or Commander 500?
The Commander 500 entered service first in 1952, 16 years before the 737 which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 737 or Commander 500?
The 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 2,902 units of the Commander 500.