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C-2 Greyhound vs Commander 500

Northrop Grumman C-2 Greyhound military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 C-2 Greyhound
Commander 500 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Commander 500
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Specifications
C-2 Greyhound Commander 500
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Northrop Grumman Aero Commander
First flight 18 November 1964 23 April 1948
Year introduced 1966 1952
Number produced 56 units 2902 units
Average unit price $39 million $260K
Wing area 65.0 m² 24.0 m²
Wingspan 24.6 m 15.0 m
Height 4.9 m 4.4 m
Length 17.1 m 11.2 m
Maximum speed 635 km/h 346 km/h
Operational range 2,400 km 1,735 km
Service ceiling 10,211 m 5,913 m
Max. takeoff weight 27,216 kg 3,062 kg
Empty weight 15,307 kg 2,102 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,715 kW 2 x 108 kW
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Overview

The C-2 Greyhound and the Commander 500 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Northrop Grumman and Aero Commander respectively.

Top speed is 635 km/h for the C-2 Greyhound vs 346 km/h for the Commander 500. The C-2 Greyhound has an operational range of 2,400 km vs 1,735 km for the Commander 500. The C-2 Greyhound operates at altitudes up to 10,211 m compared to 5,913 m for the Commander 500. At 27,216 kg MTOW, the C-2 Greyhound is 8.9x the Commander 500's 3,062 kg.

The C-2 Greyhound has been produced in 56 units vs 2,902 for the Commander 500. Unit cost is $39M for the C-2 Greyhound vs $0.26M for the Commander 500. The Commander 500 first flew 16 years before the C-2 Greyhound (1948 vs 1964).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-2 Greyhound or Commander 500?
The C-2 Greyhound is faster with a maximum speed of 635 km/h compared to the Commander 500's 346 km/h, a difference of 289 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-2 Greyhound or Commander 500?
The C-2 Greyhound has a longer range at 2,400 km compared to the Commander 500's 1,735 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-2 Greyhound or Commander 500?
The C-2 Greyhound has a higher service ceiling at 10,211 meters (33,500 ft) compared to the Commander 500's 5,913 meters (19,399 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-2 Greyhound or Commander 500?
The C-2 Greyhound has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 27,216 kg compared to the Commander 500's 3,062 kg.
Which is larger, the C-2 Greyhound or Commander 500?
The C-2 Greyhound is longer at 17.1 meters compared to the Commander 500's 11.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-2 Greyhound or Commander 500?
The C-2 Greyhound is more expensive at approximately $39 million per unit compared to the Commander 500 at $0.3 million.
Which entered service first, the C-2 Greyhound or Commander 500?
The Commander 500 entered service first in 1952, 14 years before the C-2 Greyhound which entered service in 1966.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-2 Greyhound or Commander 500?
The Commander 500 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,902 units compared to 56 units of the C-2 Greyhound.