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Commander 500 vs DHC-5 Buffalo

Commander 500 vs DHC-5 Buffalo at a glance — top speed 346 vs 467 km/h, range 1,735 vs 1,100 km, max takeoff weight 3,062 vs 22,317 kg, built 2,902 vs 122 units.

Commander 500 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Commander 500
De Havilland Canada DHC-5 Buffalo military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-5 Buffalo
Specifications
Commander 500 DHC-5 Buffalo
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero Commander De Havilland Canada
First flight 23 April 1948 9 April 1964
Year introduced 1952 1965
Number produced 2902 units 122 units
Average unit price $260K $25 million
Wing area 24.0 m² 88.0 m²
Wingspan 15.0 m 29.0 m
Height 4.4 m 8.8 m
Length 11.2 m 24.0 m
Maximum speed 346 km/h 467 km/h
Operational range 1,735 km 1,100 km
Service ceiling 5,913 m 9,449 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,062 kg 22,317 kg
Empty weight 2,102 kg 11,412 kg
Total thrust 2 x 216 kW 2 x 2,336 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Commander 500 or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The DHC-5 Buffalo is faster with a maximum speed of 467 km/h compared to the Commander 500's 346 km/h, a difference of 121 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Commander 500 or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The Commander 500 has a longer range at 1,735 km compared to the DHC-5 Buffalo's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the Commander 500 or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The DHC-5 Buffalo has a higher service ceiling at 9,449 meters (31,000 ft) compared to the Commander 500's 5,913 meters (19,399 ft).
Which is heavier, the Commander 500 or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The DHC-5 Buffalo has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 22,317 kg compared to the Commander 500's 3,062 kg.
Which is larger, the Commander 500 or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The DHC-5 Buffalo is longer at 24.0 meters compared to the Commander 500's 11.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Commander 500 or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The DHC-5 Buffalo is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the Commander 500 at $0.3 million.
Which entered service first, the Commander 500 or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The Commander 500 entered service first in 1952, 13 years before the DHC-5 Buffalo which entered service in 1965.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Commander 500 or DHC-5 Buffalo?
The Commander 500 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,902 units compared to 122 units of the DHC-5 Buffalo.