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Commander 500 vs Nord 3400

Commander 500 vs Nord 3400 at a glance — top speed 346 vs 235 km/h, range 1,735 vs 1,000 km, max takeoff weight 3,062 vs 1,350 kg, built 2,902 vs 152 units.

Commander 500 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Commander 500
Nord 3400 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Nord 3400
Specifications
Commander 500 Nord 3400
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero Commander Nord
First flight 23 April 1948 20 January 1958
Year introduced 1952 1959
Number produced 2902 units 152 units
Average unit price $260K --
Wing area 24.0 m² 20.8 m²
Wingspan 15.0 m 13.1 m
Height 4.4 m 3.1 m
Length 11.2 m 8.4 m
Maximum speed 346 km/h 235 km/h
Operational range 1,735 km 1,000 km
Service ceiling 5,913 m 3,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,062 kg 1,350 kg
Empty weight 2,102 kg 920 kg
Total thrust 2 x 216 kW 1 x 194 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Commander 500 or Nord 3400?
The Commander 500 is faster with a maximum speed of 346 km/h compared to the Nord 3400's 235 km/h, a difference of 111 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Commander 500 or Nord 3400?
The Commander 500 has a longer range at 1,735 km compared to the Nord 3400's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Commander 500 or Nord 3400?
The Commander 500 has a higher service ceiling at 5,913 meters (19,399 ft) compared to the Nord 3400's 3,000 meters (9,842 ft).
Which is heavier, the Commander 500 or Nord 3400?
The Commander 500 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,062 kg compared to the Nord 3400's 1,350 kg.
Which is larger, the Commander 500 or Nord 3400?
The Commander 500 is longer at 11.2 meters compared to the Nord 3400's 8.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Commander 500 or Nord 3400?
The Commander 500 entered service first in 1952, 7 years before the Nord 3400 which entered service in 1959.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Commander 500 or Nord 3400?
The Commander 500 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,902 units compared to 152 units of the Nord 3400.