Commander 500 vs Gulfstream G100

Overview

The Commander 500 and the Gulfstream G100 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Aero and Gulfstream respectively.

The Gulfstream G100 reaches 874 km/h — 2.5x the Commander 500's 346 km/h. The Commander 500 has an operational range of 1,735 km vs 5,462 km for the Gulfstream G100. The Gulfstream G100 operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 5,913 m for the Commander 500. At 11,500 kg MTOW, the Gulfstream G100 is 3.8x the Commander 500's 3,062 kg.

The Commander 500 has been produced in 2,902 units vs 265 for the Gulfstream G100. Unit cost is $0.26M for the Commander 500 vs $4.3M for the Gulfstream G100. The Commander 500 first flew 36 years before the Gulfstream G100 (1948 vs 1984).

Commander 500

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 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero
First flight 23 April 1948
Year introduced 1952
Number produced 2902 units
Average unit price $260K
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Gulfstream G100

Israeli-American mid-size business jet, recognized for transcontinental range, introduced in the late 20th century.
Gulfstream Gulfstream G100 Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Gulfstream
First flight 1 January 1984
Year introduced 1985
Number produced 265 units
Average unit price $4.3 million
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Commander 500

Wing area 24.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 15.0 m ◉
Height 4.4 m ◉
Length 11.2 m ◉
Maximum speed 346 km/h ◉
Operational range 1,735 km ◉
Service ceiling 5,913 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 3,062 kg ◉
Empty weight 2,102 kg ◉
Total thrust 2 x 108 kW ◉

Gulfstream G100

Wing area 29.4 m² ◉
Wingspan 16.6 m ◉
Height 5.5 m ◉
Length 17.0 m ◉
Maximum speed 874 km/h ◉
Operational range 5,462 km ◉
Service ceiling 13,716 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 11,500 kg ◉
Empty weight 6,531 kg ◉
Total thrust 2 x 964 kgf ◉

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Commander 500 or Gulfstream G100?
The Gulfstream G100 is faster with a maximum speed of 874 km/h compared to the Commander 500's 346 km/h, a difference of 528 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Commander 500 or Gulfstream G100?
The Gulfstream G100 has a longer range at 5,462 km compared to the Commander 500's 1,735 km.
Which can fly higher, the Commander 500 or Gulfstream G100?
The Gulfstream G100 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 Gulfstream G100?
The Gulfstream G100 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,500 kg compared to the Commander 500's 3,062 kg.
Which is larger, the Commander 500 or Gulfstream G100?
The Gulfstream G100 is longer at 17.0 meters compared to the Commander 500's 11.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Commander 500 or Gulfstream G100?
The Gulfstream G100 is more expensive at approximately $4.3 million per unit compared to the Commander 500 at $0.3 million.
Which entered service first, the Commander 500 or Gulfstream G100?
The Commander 500 entered service first in 1952, 33 years before the Gulfstream G100 which entered service in 1985.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Commander 500 or Gulfstream G100?
The Commander 500 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,902 units compared to 265 units of the Gulfstream G100.

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