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Commander 500 vs Vulcanair P68

Commander 500 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Commander 500
Vulcanair P68 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 Vulcanair P68
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Specifications
Commander 500 Vulcanair P68
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero Commander Vulcanair
First flight 23 April 1948 25 May 1970
Year introduced 1952 1971
Number produced 2902 units 431 units
Average unit price $260K $1.2 million
Wing area 24.0 m² 18.6 m²
Wingspan 15.0 m 12.0 m
Height 4.4 m 3.4 m
Length 11.2 m 9.6 m
Maximum speed 346 km/h 322 km/h
Operational range 1,735 km 2,043 km
Service ceiling 5,913 m 5,850 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,062 kg 1,990 kg
Empty weight 2,102 kg 1,230 kg
Total thrust 2 x 108 kW 2 x 75 kW
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Overview

The Commander 500 and the Vulcanair P68 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Aero Commander and Vulcanair respectively.

Top speed is 346 km/h for the Commander 500 vs 322 km/h for the Vulcanair P68. The Commander 500 has an operational range of 1,735 km vs 2,043 km for the Vulcanair P68. The Commander 500 operates at altitudes up to 5,913 m compared to 5,850 m for the Vulcanair P68.

The Commander 500 has been produced in 2,902 units vs 431 for the Vulcanair P68. Unit cost is $0.26M for the Commander 500 vs $1.25M for the Vulcanair P68. The Commander 500 first flew 22 years before the Vulcanair P68 (1948 vs 1970).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Commander 500 or Vulcanair P68?
The Commander 500 is faster with a maximum speed of 346 km/h compared to the Vulcanair P68's 322 km/h, a difference of 24 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Commander 500 or Vulcanair P68?
The Vulcanair P68 has a longer range at 2,043 km compared to the Commander 500's 1,735 km.
Which can fly higher, the Commander 500 or Vulcanair P68?
The Commander 500 has a higher service ceiling at 5,913 meters (19,399 ft) compared to the Vulcanair P68's 5,850 meters (19,192 ft).
Which is heavier, the Commander 500 or Vulcanair P68?
The Commander 500 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,062 kg compared to the Vulcanair P68's 1,990 kg.
Which is larger, the Commander 500 or Vulcanair P68?
The Commander 500 is longer at 11.2 meters compared to the Vulcanair P68's 9.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Commander 500 or Vulcanair P68?
The Vulcanair P68 is more expensive at approximately $1.2 million per unit compared to the Commander 500 at $0.3 million.
Which entered service first, the Commander 500 or Vulcanair P68?
The Commander 500 entered service first in 1952, 19 years before the Vulcanair P68 which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Commander 500 or Vulcanair P68?
The Commander 500 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,902 units compared to 431 units of the Vulcanair P68.