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Commander 500 vs King Air 90

Commander 500 vs King Air 90 at a glance — top speed 346 vs 494 km/h, range 1,735 vs 2,446 km, max takeoff weight 3,062 vs 5,352 kg, built 2,902 vs 3,100 units.

Commander 500 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Commander 500
Beechcraft King Air 90 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 King Air 90
Specifications
Commander 500 King Air 90
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero Commander Beechcraft
First flight 23 April 1948 1 January 1964
Year introduced 1952 1964
Number produced 2902 units 3100 units
Average unit price $260K --
Wing area 24.0 m² 26.0 m²
Wingspan 15.0 m 13.8 m
Height 4.4 m 4.7 m
Length 11.2 m 11.9 m
Maximum speed 346 km/h 494 km/h
Operational range 1,735 km 2,446 km
Service ceiling 5,913 m 7,574 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,062 kg 5,352 kg
Empty weight 2,102 kg 3,217 kg
Total thrust 2 x 216 kW 2 x 626 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Commander 500 or King Air 90?
The King Air 90 is faster with a maximum speed of 494 km/h compared to the Commander 500's 346 km/h, a difference of 148 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Commander 500 or King Air 90?
The King Air 90 has a longer range at 2,446 km compared to the Commander 500's 1,735 km.
Which can fly higher, the Commander 500 or King Air 90?
The King Air 90 has a higher service ceiling at 7,574 meters (24,849 ft) compared to the Commander 500's 5,913 meters (19,399 ft).
Which is heavier, the Commander 500 or King Air 90?
The King Air 90 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,352 kg compared to the Commander 500's 3,062 kg.
Which is larger, the Commander 500 or King Air 90?
The King Air 90 is longer at 11.9 meters compared to the Commander 500's 11.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Commander 500 or King Air 90?
The Commander 500 entered service first in 1952, 12 years before the King Air 90 which entered service in 1964.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Commander 500 or King Air 90?
The King Air 90 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,100 units compared to 2,902 units of the Commander 500.