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Commander 500 vs F28 Fellowship

Commander 500 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Commander 500
Fokker F28 Fellowship military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇳🇱 F28 Fellowship
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Specifications
Commander 500 F28 Fellowship
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇳🇱 Netherlands
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero Commander Fokker
First flight 23 April 1948 3 May 1967
Year introduced 1952 1969
Number produced 2902 units 241 units
Average unit price $260K $4 million
Wing area 24.0 m² 79.0 m²
Wingspan 15.0 m 25.1 m
Height 4.4 m 8.5 m
Length 11.2 m 29.6 m
Maximum speed 346 km/h 848 km/h
Operational range 1,735 km 1,700 km
Service ceiling 5,913 m 8,839 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,062 kg 33,000 kg
Empty weight 2,102 kg 16,144 kg
Total thrust 2 x 216 kW 2 x 4,491 kgf
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Overview

The Commander 500 and the F28 Fellowship are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Aero Commander and Fokker respectively.

The F28 Fellowship reaches 848 km/h — 2.5:1 the Commander 500's 346 km/h. The Commander 500 has an operational range of 1,735 km vs 1,700 km for the F28 Fellowship. The F28 Fellowship operates at altitudes up to 8,839 m compared to 5,913 m for the Commander 500. At 33,000 kg MTOW, the F28 Fellowship is 11:1 the Commander 500's 3,062 kg.

The Commander 500 has been produced in 2,902 units vs 241 for the F28 Fellowship. Unit cost is $0.26M for the Commander 500 vs $4M for the F28 Fellowship. The Commander 500 first flew 19 years before the F28 Fellowship (1948 vs 1967).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Commander 500 or F28 Fellowship?
The F28 Fellowship is faster with a maximum speed of 848 km/h compared to the Commander 500's 346 km/h, a difference of 502 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Commander 500 or F28 Fellowship?
The Commander 500 has a longer range at 1,735 km compared to the F28 Fellowship's 1,700 km.
Which can fly higher, the Commander 500 or F28 Fellowship?
The F28 Fellowship has a higher service ceiling at 8,839 meters (28,999 ft) compared to the Commander 500's 5,913 meters (19,399 ft).
Which is heavier, the Commander 500 or F28 Fellowship?
The F28 Fellowship has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,000 kg compared to the Commander 500's 3,062 kg.
Which is larger, the Commander 500 or F28 Fellowship?
The F28 Fellowship is longer at 29.6 meters compared to the Commander 500's 11.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Commander 500 or F28 Fellowship?
The F28 Fellowship is more expensive at approximately $4.0 million per unit compared to the Commander 500 at $0.3 million.
Which entered service first, the Commander 500 or F28 Fellowship?
The Commander 500 entered service first in 1952, 17 years before the F28 Fellowship which entered service in 1969.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Commander 500 or F28 Fellowship?
The Commander 500 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,902 units compared to 241 units of the F28 Fellowship.