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Commander 500 vs Falcon 20

Commander 500 vs Falcon 20 at a glance — top speed 346 vs 863 km/h, range 1,735 vs 3,350 km, max takeoff weight 3,062 vs 13,000 kg, built 2,902 vs 512 units.

Commander 500 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Commander 500
Dassault Falcon 20 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Falcon 20
Specifications
Commander 500 Falcon 20
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero Commander Dassault
First flight 23 April 1948 4 May 1963
Year introduced 1952 1965
Number produced 2902 units 512 units
Average unit price $260K $4.5 million
Wing area 24.0 m² 41.0 m²
Wingspan 15.0 m 16.3 m
Height 4.4 m 5.3 m
Length 11.2 m 17.2 m
Maximum speed 346 km/h 863 km/h
Operational range 1,735 km 3,350 km
Service ceiling 5,913 m 12,802 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,062 kg 13,000 kg
Empty weight 2,102 kg 7,530 kg
Total thrust 2 x 216 kW 2 x 2,041 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Commander 500 or Falcon 20?
The Falcon 20 is faster with a maximum speed of 863 km/h compared to the Commander 500's 346 km/h, a difference of 517 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Commander 500 or Falcon 20?
The Falcon 20 has a longer range at 3,350 km compared to the Commander 500's 1,735 km.
Which can fly higher, the Commander 500 or Falcon 20?
The Falcon 20 has a higher service ceiling at 12,802 meters (42,001 ft) compared to the Commander 500's 5,913 meters (19,399 ft).
Which is heavier, the Commander 500 or Falcon 20?
The Falcon 20 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the Commander 500's 3,062 kg.
Which is larger, the Commander 500 or Falcon 20?
The Falcon 20 is longer at 17.1 meters compared to the Commander 500's 11.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Commander 500 or Falcon 20?
The Falcon 20 is more expensive at approximately $4.5 million per unit compared to the Commander 500 at $0.3 million.
Which entered service first, the Commander 500 or Falcon 20?
The Commander 500 entered service first in 1952, 13 years before the Falcon 20 which entered service in 1965.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Commander 500 or Falcon 20?
The Commander 500 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,902 units compared to 512 units of the Falcon 20.