Cessna 402 vs Commander 500
Overview
The Cessna 402 and the Commander 500 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Aero 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).
| 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 | $360K |
| 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 | 21.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.5 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 426 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,358 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 8,199 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,107 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,846 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 121 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 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.