Commander 500 vs PA-31 Navajo
| American light business aircraft, mainly used in civil and military flight training, widely deployed in the mid-20th century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Aero |
| First flight | 23 April 1948 |
| Year introduced | 1952 |
| Number produced | 2902 units |
| Average unit price | $0.3 million |
| American light, twin-engined aircraft, used extensively for air taxi, flight training, and personal use during the late 20th century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Piper |
| First flight | 30 September 1964 |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number produced | 3942 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Wing area | 24.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 15.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 11.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 346 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,735 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 5,913 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,062 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,102 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 216 kW â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 21.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 12.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 9.9 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 420 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,875 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 8,016 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,948 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 1,783 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 231 kW â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of Commander 500 by Tomás Del Coro.
Photo of PA-31 Navajo by Udi Brill.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Commander 500 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo is faster with a maximum speed of 420 km/h compared to the Commander 500's 346 km/h, a difference of 74 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Commander 500 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has a longer range at 1,875 km compared to the Commander 500's 1,735 km.
Which can fly higher, the Commander 500 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has a higher service ceiling at 8,016 meters (26,299 ft) compared to the Commander 500's 5,913 meters (19,399 ft).
Which is heavier, the Commander 500 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Commander 500 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,062 kg compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 2,948 kg.
Which is larger, the Commander 500 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Commander 500 is longer at 11.2 meters compared to the PA-31 Navajo's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the Commander 500 or PA-31 Navajo?
The Commander 500 entered service first in 1952, 15 years before the PA-31 Navajo which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Commander 500 or PA-31 Navajo?
The PA-31 Navajo has been produced in greater numbers with 3,942 units compared to 2,902 units of the Commander 500.