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Commander 500 vs Il-14 Crate

Commander 500 vs Il-14 Crate at a glance — top speed 346 vs 430 km/h, range 1,735 vs 1,300 km, max takeoff weight 3,062 vs 18,000 kg, built 2,902 vs 1,348 units.

Commander 500 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Commander 500
Ilyushin Il-14 Crate military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-14 Crate
Specifications
Commander 500 Il-14 Crate
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero Commander Ilyushin
First flight 23 April 1948 1 October 1950
Year introduced 1952 1954
Number produced 2902 units 1348 units
Average unit price $260K $1.5 million
Wing area 24.0 m² 100.0 m²
Wingspan 15.0 m 31.7 m
Height 4.4 m 7.9 m
Length 11.2 m 22.3 m
Maximum speed 346 km/h 430 km/h
Operational range 1,735 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 5,913 m 7,400 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,062 kg 18,000 kg
Empty weight 2,102 kg 12,600 kg
Total thrust 2 x 216 kW 2 x 1,397 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Commander 500 or Il-14 Crate?
The Il-14 Crate is faster with a maximum speed of 430 km/h compared to the Commander 500's 346 km/h, a difference of 84 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Commander 500 or Il-14 Crate?
The Commander 500 has a longer range at 1,735 km compared to the Il-14 Crate's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the Commander 500 or Il-14 Crate?
The Il-14 Crate has a higher service ceiling at 7,400 meters (24,278 ft) compared to the Commander 500's 5,913 meters (19,399 ft).
Which is heavier, the Commander 500 or Il-14 Crate?
The Il-14 Crate has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 18,000 kg compared to the Commander 500's 3,062 kg.
Which is larger, the Commander 500 or Il-14 Crate?
The Il-14 Crate is longer at 22.3 meters compared to the Commander 500's 11.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Commander 500 or Il-14 Crate?
The Il-14 Crate is more expensive at approximately $1.5 million per unit compared to the Commander 500 at $0.3 million.
Which entered service first, the Commander 500 or Il-14 Crate?
The Commander 500 entered service first in 1952, 2 years before the Il-14 Crate which entered service in 1954.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Commander 500 or Il-14 Crate?
The Commander 500 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,902 units compared to 1,348 units of the Il-14 Crate.