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Commander 500 vs DHC-4 Caribou

Commander 500 vs DHC-4 Caribou at a glance — top speed 346 vs 346 km/h, range 1,735 vs 2,104 km, max takeoff weight 3,062 vs 12,927 kg, built 2,902 vs 307 units.

Commander 500 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Commander 500
De Havilland Canada DHC-4 Caribou military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-4 Caribou
Specifications
Commander 500 DHC-4 Caribou
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero Commander De Havilland Canada
First flight 23 April 1948 30 July 1958
Year introduced 1952 1961
Number produced 2902 units 307 units
Average unit price $260K --
Wing area 24.0 m² 84.7 m²
Wingspan 15.0 m 29.1 m
Height 4.4 m 9.7 m
Length 11.2 m 22.1 m
Maximum speed 346 km/h 346 km/h
Operational range 1,735 km 2,104 km
Service ceiling 5,913 m 7,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,062 kg 12,927 kg
Empty weight 2,102 kg 8,283 kg
Total thrust 2 x 216 kW 2 x 1,080 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Commander 500 or DHC-4 Caribou?
The DHC-4 Caribou is faster with a maximum speed of 346 km/h compared to the Commander 500's 346 km/h, a difference of 0 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Commander 500 or DHC-4 Caribou?
The DHC-4 Caribou has a longer range at 2,104 km compared to the Commander 500's 1,735 km.
Which can fly higher, the Commander 500 or DHC-4 Caribou?
The DHC-4 Caribou has a higher service ceiling at 7,600 meters (24,934 ft) compared to the Commander 500's 5,913 meters (19,399 ft).
Which is heavier, the Commander 500 or DHC-4 Caribou?
The DHC-4 Caribou has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,927 kg compared to the Commander 500's 3,062 kg.
Which is larger, the Commander 500 or DHC-4 Caribou?
The DHC-4 Caribou is longer at 22.1 meters compared to the Commander 500's 11.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Commander 500 or DHC-4 Caribou?
The Commander 500 entered service first in 1952, 9 years before the DHC-4 Caribou which entered service in 1961.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Commander 500 or DHC-4 Caribou?
The Commander 500 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,902 units compared to 307 units of the DHC-4 Caribou.