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Commander 500 vs DHC-6 Twin Otter

Commander 500 vs DHC-6 Twin Otter at a glance — top speed 346 vs 315 km/h, range 1,735 vs 1,480 km, max takeoff weight 3,062 vs 5,670 kg, built 2,902 vs 985 units.

Commander 500 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Commander 500
De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-6 Twin Otter
Specifications
Commander 500 DHC-6 Twin Otter
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero Commander De Havilland Canada
First flight 23 April 1948 20 May 1965
Year introduced 1952 1966
Number produced 2902 units 985 units
Average unit price $260K $7 million
Wing area 24.0 m² 39.0 m²
Wingspan 15.0 m 20.0 m
Height 4.4 m 6.0 m
Length 11.2 m 15.8 m
Maximum speed 346 km/h 315 km/h
Operational range 1,735 km 1,480 km
Service ceiling 5,913 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,062 kg 5,670 kg
Empty weight 2,102 kg 3,175 kg
Total thrust 2 x 216 kW 2 x 410 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Commander 500 or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The Commander 500 is faster with a maximum speed of 346 km/h compared to the DHC-6 Twin Otter's 315 km/h, a difference of 31 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Commander 500 or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The Commander 500 has a longer range at 1,735 km compared to the DHC-6 Twin Otter's 1,480 km.
Which can fly higher, the Commander 500 or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the Commander 500's 5,913 meters (19,399 ft).
Which is heavier, the Commander 500 or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the Commander 500's 3,062 kg.
Which is larger, the Commander 500 or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter is longer at 15.8 meters compared to the Commander 500's 11.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Commander 500 or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The DHC-6 Twin Otter is more expensive at approximately $7.0 million per unit compared to the Commander 500 at $0.3 million.
Which entered service first, the Commander 500 or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The Commander 500 entered service first in 1952, 14 years before the DHC-6 Twin Otter which entered service in 1966.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Commander 500 or DHC-6 Twin Otter?
The Commander 500 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,902 units compared to 985 units of the DHC-6 Twin Otter.