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Commander 500 vs Gulfstream II

Commander 500 vs Gulfstream II at a glance — top speed 346 vs 935 km/h, range 1,735 vs 7,352 km, max takeoff weight 3,062 vs 29,710 kg, built 2,902 vs 256 units.

Commander 500 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Commander 500
Gulfstream II military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Gulfstream II
Specifications
Commander 500 Gulfstream II
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero Commander Gulfstream
First flight 23 April 1948 2 October 1966
Year introduced 1952 1967
Number produced 2902 units 256 units
Average unit price $260K $1 million
Wing area 24.0 m² 75.2 m²
Wingspan 15.0 m 20.8 m
Height 4.4 m 7.5 m
Length 11.2 m 24.1 m
Maximum speed 346 km/h 935 km/h
Operational range 1,735 km 7,352 km
Service ceiling 5,913 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,062 kg 29,710 kg
Empty weight 2,102 kg 16,576 kg
Total thrust 2 x 216 kW 2 x 5,171 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Commander 500 or Gulfstream II?
The Gulfstream II is faster with a maximum speed of 935 km/h compared to the Commander 500's 346 km/h, a difference of 589 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Commander 500 or Gulfstream II?
The Gulfstream II has a longer range at 7,352 km compared to the Commander 500's 1,735 km.
Which can fly higher, the Commander 500 or Gulfstream II?
The Gulfstream II 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 II?
The Gulfstream II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 29,710 kg compared to the Commander 500's 3,062 kg.
Which is larger, the Commander 500 or Gulfstream II?
The Gulfstream II is longer at 24.1 meters compared to the Commander 500's 11.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Commander 500 or Gulfstream II?
The Gulfstream II is more expensive at approximately $1.0 million per unit compared to the Commander 500 at $0.3 million.
Which entered service first, the Commander 500 or Gulfstream II?
The Commander 500 entered service first in 1952, 15 years before the Gulfstream II which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Commander 500 or Gulfstream II?
The Commander 500 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,902 units compared to 256 units of the Gulfstream II.