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210 Centurion vs Commander 500

Cessna 210 Centurion military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 210 Centurion
Commander 500 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Commander 500
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Specifications
210 Centurion Commander 500
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Aero Commander
First flight 1 January 1957 23 April 1948
Year introduced 1957 1952
Number produced 9240 units 2902 units
Average unit price -- $260K
Wing area 16.3 m² 24.0 m²
Wingspan 11.2 m 15.0 m
Height 3.0 m 4.4 m
Length 8.6 m 11.2 m
Maximum speed 378 km/h 346 km/h
Operational range 1,667 km 1,735 km
Service ceiling 8,230 m 5,913 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,814 kg 3,062 kg
Empty weight 1,045 kg 2,102 kg
Total thrust 1 x 231 kW 2 x 108 kW
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Overview

The 210 Centurion and the Commander 500 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Aero Commander respectively.

Top speed is 378 km/h for the 210 Centurion vs 346 km/h for the Commander 500. The 210 Centurion has an operational range of 1,667 km vs 1,735 km for the Commander 500. The 210 Centurion operates at altitudes up to 8,230 m compared to 5,913 m for the Commander 500.

The 210 Centurion has been produced in 9,240 units vs 2,902 for the Commander 500. The Commander 500 first flew 9 years before the 210 Centurion (1948 vs 1957).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 210 Centurion or Commander 500?
The 210 Centurion is faster with a maximum speed of 378 km/h compared to the Commander 500's 346 km/h, a difference of 32 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 210 Centurion or Commander 500?
The Commander 500 has a longer range at 1,735 km compared to the 210 Centurion's 1,667 km.
Which can fly higher, the 210 Centurion or Commander 500?
The 210 Centurion has a higher service ceiling at 8,230 meters (27,001 ft) compared to the Commander 500's 5,913 meters (19,399 ft).
Which is heavier, the 210 Centurion or Commander 500?
The Commander 500 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,062 kg compared to the 210 Centurion's 1,814 kg.
Which is larger, the 210 Centurion or Commander 500?
The Commander 500 is longer at 11.2 meters compared to the 210 Centurion's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the 210 Centurion or Commander 500?
The Commander 500 entered service first in 1952, 5 years before the 210 Centurion which entered service in 1957.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 210 Centurion or Commander 500?
The 210 Centurion has been produced in greater numbers with 9,240 units compared to 2,902 units of the Commander 500.