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Commander 500 vs Douglas DC-3

Commander 500 vs Douglas DC-3 at a glance — top speed 346 vs 413 km/h, range 1,735 vs 2,540 km, max takeoff weight 3,062 vs 13,154 kg, built 2,902 vs 10,174 units.

Commander 500 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Commander 500
Douglas DC-3 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Douglas DC-3
Specifications
Commander 500 Douglas DC-3
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero Commander Douglas
First flight 23 April 1948 23 December 1941
Year introduced 1952 1936
Number produced 2902 units 10174 units
Average unit price $260K $80K
Wing area 24.0 m² 91.7 m²
Wingspan 15.0 m 29.0 m
Height 4.4 m 5.6 m
Length 11.2 m 22.7 m
Maximum speed 346 km/h 413 km/h
Operational range 1,735 km 2,540 km
Service ceiling 5,913 m 7,071 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,062 kg 13,154 kg
Empty weight 2,102 kg 6,450 kg
Total thrust 2 x 216 kW 3 x 875 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Commander 500 or Douglas DC-3?
The Douglas DC-3 is faster with a maximum speed of 413 km/h compared to the Commander 500's 346 km/h, a difference of 67 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Commander 500 or Douglas DC-3?
The Douglas DC-3 has a longer range at 2,540 km compared to the Commander 500's 1,735 km.
Which can fly higher, the Commander 500 or Douglas DC-3?
The Douglas DC-3 has a higher service ceiling at 7,071 meters (23,198 ft) compared to the Commander 500's 5,913 meters (19,399 ft).
Which is heavier, the Commander 500 or Douglas DC-3?
The Douglas DC-3 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,154 kg compared to the Commander 500's 3,062 kg.
Which is larger, the Commander 500 or Douglas DC-3?
The Douglas DC-3 is longer at 22.7 meters compared to the Commander 500's 11.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Commander 500 or Douglas DC-3?
The Commander 500 is more expensive at approximately $0.3 million per unit compared to the Douglas DC-3 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the Commander 500 or Douglas DC-3?
The Douglas DC-3 entered service first in 1936, 16 years before the Commander 500 which entered service in 1952.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Commander 500 or Douglas DC-3?
The Douglas DC-3 has been produced in greater numbers with 10,174 units compared to 2,902 units of the Commander 500.