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Commander 500 vs EMB 110

Commander 500 vs EMB 110 at a glance — top speed 346 vs 459 km/h, range 1,735 vs 1,964 km, max takeoff weight 3,062 vs 5,900 kg, built 2,902 vs 503 units.

Commander 500 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Commander 500
Embraer EMB 110 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 EMB 110
Specifications
Commander 500 EMB 110
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero Commander Embraer
First flight 23 April 1948 26 October 1968
Year introduced 1952 1973
Number produced 2902 units 503 units
Average unit price $260K $2 million
Wing area 24.0 m² 29.1 m²
Wingspan 15.0 m 15.3 m
Height 4.4 m 4.9 m
Length 11.2 m 15.1 m
Maximum speed 346 km/h 459 km/h
Operational range 1,735 km 1,964 km
Service ceiling 5,913 m 6,550 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,062 kg 5,900 kg
Empty weight 2,102 kg 3,590 kg
Total thrust 2 x 216 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Commander 500 or EMB 110?
The EMB 110 is faster with a maximum speed of 459 km/h compared to the Commander 500's 346 km/h, a difference of 113 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Commander 500 or EMB 110?
The EMB 110 has a longer range at 1,964 km compared to the Commander 500's 1,735 km.
Which can fly higher, the Commander 500 or EMB 110?
The EMB 110 has a higher service ceiling at 6,550 meters (21,489 ft) compared to the Commander 500's 5,913 meters (19,399 ft).
Which is heavier, the Commander 500 or EMB 110?
The EMB 110 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,900 kg compared to the Commander 500's 3,062 kg.
Which is larger, the Commander 500 or EMB 110?
The EMB 110 is longer at 15.1 meters compared to the Commander 500's 11.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Commander 500 or EMB 110?
The EMB 110 is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the Commander 500 at $0.3 million.
Which entered service first, the Commander 500 or EMB 110?
The Commander 500 entered service first in 1952, 21 years before the EMB 110 which entered service in 1973.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Commander 500 or EMB 110?
The Commander 500 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,902 units compared to 503 units of the EMB 110.