Commander 500 vs DH.106 Comet
Commander 500 vs DH.106 Comet at a glance — range 1,735 vs 5,190 km, max takeoff weight 3,062 vs 70,760 kg, built 2,902 vs 114 units.
Specifications
|
Commander 500 |
DH.106 Comet |
| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category |
Military Transport Aircraft |
Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
Aero Commander |
De Havilland |
| First flight |
23 April 1948 |
27 July 1949 |
| Year introduced |
1952 |
1952 |
| Number produced |
2902 units |
114 units |
| Average unit price |
$260K |
$3.2 million |
| Wing area |
24.0 m² |
197.0 m² |
| Wingspan |
15.0 m |
35.1 m |
| Height |
4.4 m |
9.0 m |
| Length |
11.2 m |
34.0 m |
| Maximum speed |
346 km/h |
-- km/h |
| Operational range |
1,735 km |
5,190 km |
| Service ceiling |
5,913 m |
12,800 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
3,062 kg |
70,760 kg |
| Empty weight |
2,102 kg |
-- kg |
| Total thrust |
2 x 216 kW
|
4 x 4,763 kgf
|
Detailed Comparison
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Which is faster, the Commander 500 or DH.106 Comet?
The Commander 500 is faster with a maximum speed of 346 km/h compared to the DH.106 Comet's 0 km/h, a difference of 346 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Commander 500 or DH.106 Comet?
The DH.106 Comet has a longer range at 5,190 km compared to the Commander 500's 1,735 km.
Which can fly higher, the Commander 500 or DH.106 Comet?
The DH.106 Comet has a higher service ceiling at 12,800 meters (41,994 ft) compared to the Commander 500's 5,913 meters (19,399 ft).
Which is heavier, the Commander 500 or DH.106 Comet?
The DH.106 Comet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 70,760 kg compared to the Commander 500's 3,062 kg.
Which is larger, the Commander 500 or DH.106 Comet?
The DH.106 Comet is longer at 34.0 meters compared to the Commander 500's 11.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Commander 500 or DH.106 Comet?
The DH.106 Comet is more expensive at approximately $3.2 million per unit compared to the Commander 500 at $0.3 million.
Which entered service first, the Commander 500 or DH.106 Comet?
The DH.106 Comet entered service first in 1952, 0 years before the Commander 500 which entered service in 1952.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Commander 500 or DH.106 Comet?
The Commander 500 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,902 units compared to 114 units of the DH.106 Comet.
