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Commander 500 vs PA-31 Navajo

Commander 500 vs PA-31 Navajo at a glance — top speed 346 vs 420 km/h, range 1,735 vs 1,875 km, max takeoff weight 3,062 vs 2,948 kg, built 2,902 vs 3,942 units.

Commander 500 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Commander 500
Piper PA-31 Navajo military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-31 Navajo
Specifications
Commander 500 PA-31 Navajo
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero Commander Piper
First flight 23 April 1948 30 September 1964
Year introduced 1952 1967
Number produced 2902 units 3942 units
Average unit price $260K --
Wing area 24.0 m² 21.0 m²
Wingspan 15.0 m 12.4 m
Height 4.4 m 4.0 m
Length 11.2 m 9.9 m
Maximum speed 346 km/h 420 km/h
Operational range 1,735 km 1,875 km
Service ceiling 5,913 m 8,016 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,062 kg 2,948 kg
Empty weight 2,102 kg 1,783 kg
Total thrust 2 x 216 kW 2 x 231 kW
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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.