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Commander 500 vs Tu-154 Careless

Commander 500 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Commander 500
Tupolev Tu-154 Careless military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-154 Careless
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Specifications
Commander 500 Tu-154 Careless
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero Commander Tupolev
First flight 23 April 1948 4 October 1968
Year introduced 1952 1972
Number produced 2902 units 1026 units
Average unit price $260K $45 million
Wing area 24.0 m² 202.0 m²
Wingspan 15.0 m 37.6 m
Height 4.4 m 11.4 m
Length 11.2 m 48.0 m
Maximum speed 346 km/h 913 km/h
Operational range 1,735 km 6,600 km
Service ceiling 5,913 m 12,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,062 kg 104,000 kg
Empty weight 2,102 kg 55,300 kg
Total thrust 2 x 216 kW 3 x 10,503 kgf
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Overview

The Commander 500 and the Tu-154 Careless are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Aero Commander and Tupolev respectively.

The Tu-154 Careless reaches 913 km/h — 2.6:1 the Commander 500's 346 km/h. The Commander 500 has an operational range of 1,735 km vs 6,600 km for the Tu-154 Careless. The Tu-154 Careless operates at altitudes up to 12,100 m compared to 5,913 m for the Commander 500. At 104,000 kg MTOW, the Tu-154 Careless is 34:1 the Commander 500's 3,062 kg.

The Commander 500 has been produced in 2,902 units vs 1,026 for the Tu-154 Careless. Unit cost is $0.26M for the Commander 500 vs $45M for the Tu-154 Careless. The Commander 500 first flew 20 years before the Tu-154 Careless (1948 vs 1968).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Commander 500 or Tu-154 Careless?
The Tu-154 Careless is faster with a maximum speed of 913 km/h compared to the Commander 500's 346 km/h, a difference of 567 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Commander 500 or Tu-154 Careless?
The Tu-154 Careless has a longer range at 6,600 km compared to the Commander 500's 1,735 km.
Which can fly higher, the Commander 500 or Tu-154 Careless?
The Tu-154 Careless has a higher service ceiling at 12,100 meters (39,698 ft) compared to the Commander 500's 5,913 meters (19,399 ft).
Which is heavier, the Commander 500 or Tu-154 Careless?
The Tu-154 Careless has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 104,000 kg compared to the Commander 500's 3,062 kg.
Which is larger, the Commander 500 or Tu-154 Careless?
The Tu-154 Careless is longer at 48.0 meters compared to the Commander 500's 11.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Commander 500 or Tu-154 Careless?
The Tu-154 Careless is more expensive at approximately $45 million per unit compared to the Commander 500 at $0.3 million.
Which entered service first, the Commander 500 or Tu-154 Careless?
The Commander 500 entered service first in 1952, 20 years before the Tu-154 Careless which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Commander 500 or Tu-154 Careless?
The Commander 500 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,902 units compared to 1,026 units of the Tu-154 Careless.