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Cessna 340 vs Commander 500

Cessna 340 vs Commander 500 at a glance — top speed 452 vs 346 km/h, range 2,602 vs 1,735 km, max takeoff weight 2,717 vs 3,062 kg, built 1,351 vs 2,902 units.

Cessna 340 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Cessna 340
Commander 500 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Commander 500
Specifications
Cessna 340 Commander 500
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Aero Commander
First flight 1 January 1970 23 April 1948
Year introduced 1972 1952
Number produced 1351 units 2902 units
Average unit price $140K $260K
Wing area 17.1 m² 24.0 m²
Wingspan 11.6 m 15.0 m
Height 3.8 m 4.4 m
Length 10.5 m 11.2 m
Maximum speed 452 km/h 346 km/h
Operational range 2,602 km 1,735 km
Service ceiling 9,100 m 5,913 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,717 kg 3,062 kg
Empty weight 1,779 kg 2,102 kg
Total thrust 2 x 230 kW 2 x 216 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Cessna 340 or Commander 500?
The Cessna 340 is faster with a maximum speed of 452 km/h compared to the Commander 500's 346 km/h, a difference of 106 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Cessna 340 or Commander 500?
The Cessna 340 has a longer range at 2,602 km compared to the Commander 500's 1,735 km.
Which can fly higher, the Cessna 340 or Commander 500?
The Cessna 340 has a higher service ceiling at 9,100 meters (29,855 ft) compared to the Commander 500's 5,913 meters (19,399 ft).
Which is heavier, the Cessna 340 or Commander 500?
The Commander 500 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,062 kg compared to the Cessna 340's 2,717 kg.
Which is larger, the Cessna 340 or Commander 500?
The Commander 500 is longer at 11.2 meters compared to the Cessna 340's 10.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Cessna 340 or Commander 500?
The Commander 500 is more expensive at approximately $0.3 million per unit compared to the Cessna 340 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the Cessna 340 or Commander 500?
The Commander 500 entered service first in 1952, 20 years before the Cessna 340 which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Cessna 340 or Commander 500?
The Commander 500 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,902 units compared to 1,351 units of the Cessna 340.