Cessna 340 vs Commander 500
Overview
The Cessna 340 and the Commander 500 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Aero respectively.
Top speed is 452 km/h for the Cessna 340 vs 346 km/h for the Commander 500. The Cessna 340 has an operational range of 2,602 km vs 1,735 km for the Commander 500. The Cessna 340 operates at altitudes up to 9,100 m compared to 5,913 m for the Commander 500.
The Cessna 340 has been produced in 1,351 units vs 2,902 for the Commander 500. Unit cost is $0.14M for the Cessna 340 vs $0.26M for the Commander 500. The Commander 500 first flew 22 years before the Cessna 340 (1948 vs 1970).
| American twin-piston engine aircraft, widely deployed in general aviation during the 1970s and 1980s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Cessna |
| First flight | 1 January 1970 |
| Year introduced | 1972 |
| Number produced | 1351 units |
| Average unit price | $140K |
| American light business aircraft, mainly used in civil and military flight training, widely deployed in the mid-20th century. | |
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| 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 | $260K |
| Wing area | 17.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 10.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 452 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,602 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 9,100 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,717 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,779 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 115 kW ◉ |
| 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 108 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.