Cessna 402 vs Commander 500
| American light commercial aircraft, notable for its use in air taxi services, particularly in the Bahamas, post-1960s era. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Cessna |
| First flight | 26 August 1965 |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number produced | 2 units |
| Average unit price | $0.4 million |
| 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 | $0.3 million |
| Wing area | 21.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.5 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 11.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 426 km/h |
| Operational range | 2,358 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 8,199 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,107 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 1,846 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 242 kW â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 24.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 15.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 11.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Operational range | 1,735 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 5,913 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,062 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,102 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 216 kW â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of Cessna 402 by Rijkswaterstaat.
Photo of Commander 500 by Tomás Del Coro.
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 0 km/h, a difference of 426 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.