GlobalMilitary.net Open-source military intelligence Updated daily
Head-to-head

Commander 500 vs Let L-410

Commander 500 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Commander 500
Let L-410 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Let L-410
Change comparison vs
Specifications
Commander 500 Let L-410
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero Commander Let
First flight 23 April 1948 16 April 1969
Year introduced 1952 1970
Number produced 2902 units 1200 units
Average unit price $260K --
Wing area 24.0 m² 35.2 m²
Wingspan 15.0 m 19.5 m
Height 4.4 m 5.8 m
Length 11.2 m 14.5 m
Maximum speed 346 km/h 365 km/h
Operational range 1,735 km 1,500 km
Service ceiling 5,913 m 7,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,062 kg 5,800 kg
Empty weight 2,102 kg 3,800 kg
Total thrust 2 x 216 kW 2 x 575 kW
Performance Radar Chart

Overview

The Commander 500 and the Let L-410 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Aero Commander and Let respectively.

Top speed is 346 km/h for the Commander 500 vs 365 km/h for the Let L-410. The Commander 500 has an operational range of 1,735 km vs 1,500 km for the Let L-410. The Let L-410 operates at altitudes up to 7,000 m compared to 5,913 m for the Commander 500.

The Commander 500 has been produced in 2,902 units vs 1,200 for the Let L-410. The Commander 500 first flew 21 years before the Let L-410 (1948 vs 1969).

Related Comparisons
Commander 500 vs An-2 Colt Commander 500 vs Boeing 737 Commander 500 vs Douglas DC-3 Commander 500 vs 210 Centurion Commander 500 vs PA-34 Seneca Commander 500 vs PA-31 Navajo

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Commander 500 or Let L-410?
The Let L-410 is faster with a maximum speed of 365 km/h compared to the Commander 500's 346 km/h, a difference of 19 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Commander 500 or Let L-410?
The Commander 500 has a longer range at 1,735 km compared to the Let L-410's 1,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the Commander 500 or Let L-410?
The Let L-410 has a higher service ceiling at 7,000 meters (22,965 ft) compared to the Commander 500's 5,913 meters (19,399 ft).
Which is heavier, the Commander 500 or Let L-410?
The Let L-410 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,800 kg compared to the Commander 500's 3,062 kg.
Which is larger, the Commander 500 or Let L-410?
The Let L-410 is longer at 14.5 meters compared to the Commander 500's 11.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Commander 500 or Let L-410?
The Commander 500 entered service first in 1952, 18 years before the Let L-410 which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Commander 500 or Let L-410?
The Commander 500 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,902 units compared to 1,200 units of the Let L-410.