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Commander 500 vs Falcon 10

Commander 500 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Commander 500
Dassault Falcon 10 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Falcon 10
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Specifications
Commander 500 Falcon 10
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero Commander Dassault
First flight 23 April 1948 1 December 1970
Year introduced 1952 1971
Number produced 2902 units 226 units
Average unit price $260K $1.6 million
Wing area 24.0 m² 24.1 m²
Wingspan 15.0 m 13.1 m
Height 4.4 m 4.6 m
Length 11.2 m 13.9 m
Maximum speed 346 km/h 907 km/h
Operational range 1,735 km 3,555 km
Service ceiling 5,913 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,062 kg 8,500 kg
Empty weight 2,102 kg 5,055 kg
Total thrust 2 x 216 kW 2 x 1,506 kgf
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Overview

The Commander 500 and the Falcon 10 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Aero Commander and Dassault respectively.

The Falcon 10 reaches 907 km/h — 2.6:1 the Commander 500's 346 km/h. The Commander 500 has an operational range of 1,735 km vs 3,555 km for the Falcon 10. The Falcon 10 operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 5,913 m for the Commander 500. At 8,500 kg MTOW, the Falcon 10 is 2.8:1 the Commander 500's 3,062 kg.

The Commander 500 has been produced in 2,902 units vs 226 for the Falcon 10. Unit cost is $0.26M for the Commander 500 vs $1.6M for the Falcon 10. The Commander 500 first flew 22 years before the Falcon 10 (1948 vs 1970).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Commander 500 or Falcon 10?
The Falcon 10 is faster with a maximum speed of 907 km/h compared to the Commander 500's 346 km/h, a difference of 561 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Commander 500 or Falcon 10?
The Falcon 10 has a longer range at 3,555 km compared to the Commander 500's 1,735 km.
Which can fly higher, the Commander 500 or Falcon 10?
The Falcon 10 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the Commander 500's 5,913 meters (19,399 ft).
Which is heavier, the Commander 500 or Falcon 10?
The Falcon 10 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,500 kg compared to the Commander 500's 3,062 kg.
Which is larger, the Commander 500 or Falcon 10?
The Falcon 10 is longer at 13.9 meters compared to the Commander 500's 11.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Commander 500 or Falcon 10?
The Falcon 10 is more expensive at approximately $1.6 million per unit compared to the Commander 500 at $0.3 million.
Which entered service first, the Commander 500 or Falcon 10?
The Commander 500 entered service first in 1952, 19 years before the Falcon 10 which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Commander 500 or Falcon 10?
The Commander 500 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,902 units compared to 226 units of the Falcon 10.