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Commander 500 vs Yak-40 Codling

Commander 500 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Commander 500
Yakovlev Yak-40 Codling military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-40 Codling
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Specifications
Commander 500 Yak-40 Codling
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero Commander Yakovlev
First flight 23 April 1948 21 October 1966
Year introduced 1952 1968
Number produced 2902 units 1011 units
Average unit price $260K --
Wing area 24.0 m² 70.0 m²
Wingspan 15.0 m 25.0 m
Height 4.4 m 6.5 m
Length 11.2 m 20.4 m
Maximum speed 346 km/h 858 km/h
Operational range 1,735 km 1,800 km
Service ceiling 5,913 m 8,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,062 kg 15,500 kg
Empty weight 2,102 kg 9,400 kg
Total thrust 2 x 216 kW 3 x 1,500 kgf
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Overview

The Commander 500 and the Yak-40 Codling are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Aero Commander and Yakovlev respectively.

The Yak-40 Codling reaches 858 km/h — 2.5:1 the Commander 500's 346 km/h. The Commander 500 has an operational range of 1,735 km vs 1,800 km for the Yak-40 Codling. The Yak-40 Codling operates at altitudes up to 8,000 m compared to 5,913 m for the Commander 500. At 15,500 kg MTOW, the Yak-40 Codling is 5.1:1 the Commander 500's 3,062 kg.

The Commander 500 has been produced in 2,902 units vs 1,011 for the Yak-40 Codling. The Commander 500 first flew 18 years before the Yak-40 Codling (1948 vs 1966).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Commander 500 or Yak-40 Codling?
The Yak-40 Codling is faster with a maximum speed of 858 km/h compared to the Commander 500's 346 km/h, a difference of 512 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Commander 500 or Yak-40 Codling?
The Yak-40 Codling has a longer range at 1,800 km compared to the Commander 500's 1,735 km.
Which can fly higher, the Commander 500 or Yak-40 Codling?
The Yak-40 Codling has a higher service ceiling at 8,000 meters (26,246 ft) compared to the Commander 500's 5,913 meters (19,399 ft).
Which is heavier, the Commander 500 or Yak-40 Codling?
The Yak-40 Codling has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,500 kg compared to the Commander 500's 3,062 kg.
Which is larger, the Commander 500 or Yak-40 Codling?
The Yak-40 Codling is longer at 20.4 meters compared to the Commander 500's 11.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Commander 500 or Yak-40 Codling?
The Commander 500 entered service first in 1952, 16 years before the Yak-40 Codling which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Commander 500 or Yak-40 Codling?
The Commander 500 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,902 units compared to 1,011 units of the Yak-40 Codling.