Commander 500 vs EMB 110

Overview

The Commander 500 and the EMB 110 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Aero and Embraer respectively.

Top speed is 346 km/h for the Commander 500 vs 459 km/h for the EMB 110. The Commander 500 has an operational range of 1,735 km vs 1,964 km for the EMB 110. The EMB 110 operates at altitudes up to 6,550 m compared to 5,913 m for the Commander 500.

The Commander 500 has been produced in 2,902 units vs 503 for the EMB 110. Unit cost is $0.26M for the Commander 500 vs $2M for the EMB 110. The Commander 500 first flew 20 years before the EMB 110 (1948 vs 1968).

American light business aircraft, mainly used in civil and military flight training, widely deployed in the mid-20th century.
Aero Commander 500 Transport profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero
First flight 23 April 1948
Year introduced 1952
Number produced 2902 units
Average unit price $260K
Brazilian regional airliner, developed in the late 1960s, widely used for regional air service and military transport worldwide.
Embraer EMB 110 Transport profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Brazil
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Embraer
First flight 26 October 1968
Year introduced 1973
Number produced 503 units
Average unit price $2 million
Wing area 24.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 15.0 m β—‰
Height 4.4 m β—‰
Length 11.2 m β—‰
Maximum speed 346 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,735 km β—‰
Service ceiling 5,913 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 3,062 kg β—‰
Empty weight 2,102 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 108 kW β—‰
Wing area 29.1 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 15.3 m β—‰
Height 4.9 m β—‰
Length 15.1 m β—‰
Maximum speed 459 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,964 km β—‰
Service ceiling 6,550 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 5,900 kg β—‰
Empty weight 3,590 kg β—‰
Total thrust 0 β—‰

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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.