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Commander 500 vs McDonnell Douglas DC-10

Commander 500 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Commander 500
McDonnell Douglas DC-10 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 McDonnell Douglas DC-10
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Specifications
Commander 500 McDonnell Douglas DC-10
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero Commander McDonnell Douglas
First flight 23 April 1948 29 August 1970
Year introduced 1952 1971
Number produced 2902 units 386 units
Average unit price $260K $20 million
Wing area 24.0 m² 368.0 m²
Wingspan 15.0 m 50.4 m
Height 4.4 m 17.7 m
Length 11.2 m 55.5 m
Maximum speed 346 km/h 1052 km/h
Operational range 1,735 km 9,600 km
Service ceiling 5,913 m 12,802 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,062 kg 263,083 kg
Empty weight 2,102 kg 121,198 kg
Total thrust 2 x 216 kW 3 x 23,814 kgf
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Overview

The Commander 500 and the McDonnell Douglas DC-10 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Aero Commander and McDonnell Douglas respectively.

The McDonnell Douglas DC-10 reaches 1,052 km/h — 3.0x the Commander 500's 346 km/h. The Commander 500 has an operational range of 1,735 km vs 9,600 km for the McDonnell Douglas DC-10. The McDonnell Douglas DC-10 operates at altitudes up to 12,802 m compared to 5,913 m for the Commander 500. At 263,083 kg MTOW, the McDonnell Douglas DC-10 is 86:1 the Commander 500's 3,062 kg.

The Commander 500 has been produced in 2,902 units vs 386 for the McDonnell Douglas DC-10. Unit cost is $0.26M for the Commander 500 vs $20M for the McDonnell Douglas DC-10. The Commander 500 first flew 22 years before the McDonnell Douglas DC-10 (1948 vs 1970).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Commander 500 or McDonnell Douglas DC-10?
The McDonnell Douglas DC-10 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,052 km/h compared to the Commander 500's 346 km/h, a difference of 706 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Commander 500 or McDonnell Douglas DC-10?
The McDonnell Douglas DC-10 has a longer range at 9,600 km compared to the Commander 500's 1,735 km.
Which can fly higher, the Commander 500 or McDonnell Douglas DC-10?
The McDonnell Douglas DC-10 has a higher service ceiling at 12,802 meters (42,001 ft) compared to the Commander 500's 5,913 meters (19,399 ft).
Which is heavier, the Commander 500 or McDonnell Douglas DC-10?
The McDonnell Douglas DC-10 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 263,083 kg compared to the Commander 500's 3,062 kg.
Which is larger, the Commander 500 or McDonnell Douglas DC-10?
The McDonnell Douglas DC-10 is longer at 55.5 meters compared to the Commander 500's 11.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Commander 500 or McDonnell Douglas DC-10?
The McDonnell Douglas DC-10 is more expensive at approximately $20 million per unit compared to the Commander 500 at $0.3 million.
Which entered service first, the Commander 500 or McDonnell Douglas DC-10?
The Commander 500 entered service first in 1952, 19 years before the McDonnell Douglas DC-10 which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Commander 500 or McDonnell Douglas DC-10?
The Commander 500 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,902 units compared to 386 units of the McDonnell Douglas DC-10.