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Commander 500 vs PC-6 Porter

Commander 500 vs PC-6 Porter at a glance — top speed 346 vs 244 km/h, range 1,735 vs 730 km, max takeoff weight 3,062 vs 2,800 kg, built 2,902 vs 604 units.

Commander 500 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Commander 500
Pilatus PC-6 Porter military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-6 Porter
Specifications
Commander 500 PC-6 Porter
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero Commander Pilatus
First flight 23 April 1948 4 May 1959
Year introduced 1952 1960
Number produced 2902 units 604 units
Average unit price $260K $60K
Wing area 24.0 m² 30.2 m²
Wingspan 15.0 m 15.9 m
Height 4.4 m 3.2 m
Length 11.2 m 10.9 m
Maximum speed 346 km/h 244 km/h
Operational range 1,735 km 730 km
Service ceiling 5,913 m 10,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,062 kg 2,800 kg
Empty weight 2,102 kg 1,260 kg
Total thrust 2 x 216 kW 1 x 410 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Commander 500 or PC-6 Porter?
The Commander 500 is faster with a maximum speed of 346 km/h compared to the PC-6 Porter's 244 km/h, a difference of 102 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Commander 500 or PC-6 Porter?
The Commander 500 has a longer range at 1,735 km compared to the PC-6 Porter's 730 km.
Which can fly higher, the Commander 500 or PC-6 Porter?
The PC-6 Porter has a higher service ceiling at 10,000 meters (32,808 ft) compared to the Commander 500's 5,913 meters (19,399 ft).
Which is heavier, the Commander 500 or PC-6 Porter?
The Commander 500 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,062 kg compared to the PC-6 Porter's 2,800 kg.
Which is larger, the Commander 500 or PC-6 Porter?
The Commander 500 is longer at 11.2 meters compared to the PC-6 Porter's 10.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Commander 500 or PC-6 Porter?
The Commander 500 is more expensive at approximately $0.3 million per unit compared to the PC-6 Porter at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the Commander 500 or PC-6 Porter?
The Commander 500 entered service first in 1952, 8 years before the PC-6 Porter which entered service in 1960.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Commander 500 or PC-6 Porter?
The Commander 500 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,902 units compared to 604 units of the PC-6 Porter.