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Commander 500 vs Il-62 Classic

Commander 500 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Commander 500
Ilyushin Il-62 Classic military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-62 Classic
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Specifications
Commander 500 Il-62 Classic
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero Commander Ilyushin
First flight 23 April 1948 3 January 1963
Year introduced 1952 1967
Number produced 2902 units 292 units
Average unit price $260K --
Wing area 24.0 m² 279.6 m²
Wingspan 15.0 m 43.2 m
Height 4.4 m 12.4 m
Length 11.2 m 53.1 m
Maximum speed 346 km/h 900 km/h
Operational range 1,735 km 10,000 km
Service ceiling 5,913 m 12,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,062 kg 165,000 kg
Empty weight 2,102 kg 71,600 kg
Total thrust 2 x 216 kW 4 x 108 kN
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Overview

The Commander 500 and the Il-62 Classic are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Aero Commander and Ilyushin respectively.

The Il-62 Classic reaches 900 km/h — 2.6:1 the Commander 500's 346 km/h. The Commander 500 has an operational range of 1,735 km vs 10,000 km for the Il-62 Classic. The Il-62 Classic operates at altitudes up to 12,000 m compared to 5,913 m for the Commander 500. At 165,000 kg MTOW, the Il-62 Classic is 54:1 the Commander 500's 3,062 kg.

The Commander 500 has been produced in 2,902 units vs 292 for the Il-62 Classic. The Commander 500 first flew 15 years before the Il-62 Classic (1948 vs 1963).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Commander 500 or Il-62 Classic?
The Il-62 Classic is faster with a maximum speed of 900 km/h compared to the Commander 500's 346 km/h, a difference of 554 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Commander 500 or Il-62 Classic?
The Il-62 Classic has a longer range at 10,000 km compared to the Commander 500's 1,735 km.
Which can fly higher, the Commander 500 or Il-62 Classic?
The Il-62 Classic has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the Commander 500's 5,913 meters (19,399 ft).
Which is heavier, the Commander 500 or Il-62 Classic?
The Il-62 Classic has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 165,000 kg compared to the Commander 500's 3,062 kg.
Which is larger, the Commander 500 or Il-62 Classic?
The Il-62 Classic is longer at 53.1 meters compared to the Commander 500's 11.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Commander 500 or Il-62 Classic?
The Commander 500 entered service first in 1952, 15 years before the Il-62 Classic which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Commander 500 or Il-62 Classic?
The Commander 500 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,902 units compared to 292 units of the Il-62 Classic.