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Commander 500 vs Short Skyvan

Commander 500 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Commander 500
Short Skyvan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Short Skyvan
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Specifications
Commander 500 Short Skyvan
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero Commander Short Brothers
First flight 23 April 1948 17 January 1963
Year introduced 1952 1963
Number produced 2902 units 149 units
Average unit price $260K --
Wing area 24.0 m² 35.1 m²
Wingspan 15.0 m 19.8 m
Height 4.4 m 4.6 m
Length 11.2 m 12.2 m
Maximum speed 346 km/h 325 km/h
Operational range 1,735 km 1,115 km
Service ceiling 5,913 m 6,858 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,062 kg 5,670 kg
Empty weight 2,102 kg 3,331 kg
Total thrust 2 x 216 kW 2 x 533 kW
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Overview

The Commander 500 and the Short Skyvan are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Aero Commander and Short Brothers respectively.

Top speed is 346 km/h for the Commander 500 vs 325 km/h for the Short Skyvan. The Commander 500 has an operational range of 1,735 km vs 1,115 km for the Short Skyvan. The Short Skyvan operates at altitudes up to 6,858 m compared to 5,913 m for the Commander 500.

The Commander 500 has been produced in 2,902 units vs 149 for the Short Skyvan. The Commander 500 first flew 15 years before the Short Skyvan (1948 vs 1963).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Commander 500 or Short Skyvan?
The Commander 500 is faster with a maximum speed of 346 km/h compared to the Short Skyvan's 325 km/h, a difference of 21 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Commander 500 or Short Skyvan?
The Commander 500 has a longer range at 1,735 km compared to the Short Skyvan's 1,115 km.
Which can fly higher, the Commander 500 or Short Skyvan?
The Short Skyvan has a higher service ceiling at 6,858 meters (22,500 ft) compared to the Commander 500's 5,913 meters (19,399 ft).
Which is heavier, the Commander 500 or Short Skyvan?
The Short Skyvan has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the Commander 500's 3,062 kg.
Which is larger, the Commander 500 or Short Skyvan?
The Short Skyvan is longer at 12.2 meters compared to the Commander 500's 11.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Commander 500 or Short Skyvan?
The Commander 500 entered service first in 1952, 11 years before the Short Skyvan which entered service in 1963.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Commander 500 or Short Skyvan?
The Commander 500 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,902 units compared to 149 units of the Short Skyvan.