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Commander 500 vs Fairchild Metroliner

Commander 500 vs Fairchild Metroliner at a glance — top speed 346 vs 533 km/h, range 1,735 vs 1,100 km, max takeoff weight 3,062 vs 6,350 kg, built 2,902 vs 600 units.

Commander 500 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Commander 500
Swearingen Fairchild Metroliner military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Fairchild Metroliner
Specifications
Commander 500 Fairchild Metroliner
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero Commander Swearingen
First flight 23 April 1948 26 August 1969
Year introduced 1952 1972
Number produced 2902 units 600 units
Average unit price $260K --
Wing area 24.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 15.0 m 14.1 m
Height 4.4 m 5.1 m
Length 11.2 m 12.9 m
Maximum speed 346 km/h 533 km/h
Operational range 1,735 km 1,100 km
Service ceiling 5,913 m 9,449 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,062 kg 6,350 kg
Empty weight 2,102 kg 3,963 kg
Total thrust 2 x 216 kW 2 x 746 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Commander 500 or Fairchild Metroliner?
The Fairchild Metroliner is faster with a maximum speed of 533 km/h compared to the Commander 500's 346 km/h, a difference of 187 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Commander 500 or Fairchild Metroliner?
The Commander 500 has a longer range at 1,735 km compared to the Fairchild Metroliner's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the Commander 500 or Fairchild Metroliner?
The Fairchild Metroliner has a higher service ceiling at 9,449 meters (31,000 ft) compared to the Commander 500's 5,913 meters (19,399 ft).
Which is heavier, the Commander 500 or Fairchild Metroliner?
The Fairchild Metroliner has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,350 kg compared to the Commander 500's 3,062 kg.
Which is larger, the Commander 500 or Fairchild Metroliner?
The Fairchild Metroliner is longer at 12.9 meters compared to the Commander 500's 11.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Commander 500 or Fairchild Metroliner?
The Commander 500 entered service first in 1952, 20 years before the Fairchild Metroliner which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Commander 500 or Fairchild Metroliner?
The Commander 500 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,902 units compared to 600 units of the Fairchild Metroliner.