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Cessna 402 vs Commander 500

Cessna 402 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Cessna 402
Commander 500 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Commander 500
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Specifications
Cessna 402 Commander 500
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna Aero Commander
First flight 26 August 1965 23 April 1948
Year introduced 1967 1952
Number produced 2 units 2902 units
Average unit price $360K $260K
Wing area 21.0 m² 24.0 m²
Wingspan 13.5 m 15.0 m
Height 3.5 m 4.4 m
Length 11.1 m 11.2 m
Maximum speed 426 km/h 346 km/h
Operational range 2,358 km 1,735 km
Service ceiling 8,199 m 5,913 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,107 kg 3,062 kg
Empty weight 1,846 kg 2,102 kg
Total thrust 2 x 242 kW 2 x 216 kW
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Overview

The Cessna 402 and the Commander 500 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Aero Commander respectively.

Top speed is 426 km/h for the Cessna 402 vs 346 km/h for the Commander 500. The Cessna 402 has an operational range of 2,358 km vs 1,735 km for the Commander 500. The Cessna 402 operates at altitudes up to 8,199 m compared to 5,913 m for the Commander 500.

The Cessna 402 has been produced in 2 units vs 2,902 for the Commander 500. Unit cost is $0.36M for the Cessna 402 vs $0.26M for the Commander 500. The Commander 500 first flew 17 years before the Cessna 402 (1948 vs 1965).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Cessna 402 or Commander 500?
The Cessna 402 is faster with a maximum speed of 426 km/h compared to the Commander 500's 346 km/h, a difference of 80 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Cessna 402 or Commander 500?
The Cessna 402 has a longer range at 2,358 km compared to the Commander 500's 1,735 km.
Which can fly higher, the Cessna 402 or Commander 500?
The Cessna 402 has a higher service ceiling at 8,199 meters (26,899 ft) compared to the Commander 500's 5,913 meters (19,399 ft).
Which is heavier, the Cessna 402 or Commander 500?
The Cessna 402 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,107 kg compared to the Commander 500's 3,062 kg.
Which is larger, the Cessna 402 or Commander 500?
The Commander 500 is longer at 11.2 meters compared to the Cessna 402's 11.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Cessna 402 or Commander 500?
The Cessna 402 is more expensive at approximately $0.4 million per unit compared to the Commander 500 at $0.3 million.
Which entered service first, the Cessna 402 or Commander 500?
The Commander 500 entered service first in 1952, 15 years before the Cessna 402 which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Cessna 402 or Commander 500?
The Commander 500 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,902 units compared to 2 units of the Cessna 402.