Aero Commander 500
Piston • twin engine • High Wing • Retractable gear
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Mission Profile
178
KTAS
Cruise Speed
7
Occupants
1100
nm
Max Range
1214
lbs
Wet Payload
About the Aero Commander 500
The Aero Commander 500 is a light twin piston-engined utility aircraft built 1958–1968, powered by two Lycoming O-540 or Continental IO-470 engines, seating up to seven (including pilot), with retractable landing gear and unpressurized cabin; cruises at 178 ktas, climbs 1,400 fpm, service ceiling 22,500 ft, stalls clean at 54 KIAS, VNE 189 KIAS, range 1,100 nm.
Technical Specifications
Dimensions
- Wingspan
- 48.9 ft
- Length
- 36.75 ft
- Height
- 15.1 ft
Weights
- Max Takeoff Weight
- 6,000 lbs
- Useful Load
- 2,150 lbs
- Fuel Capacity
- 156 gal
Performance
- Cruise Speed
- 178 KTAS
- Range
- 1100 NM
- Service Ceiling
- 22,500 ft
- Rate of Climb
- 1400 fpm
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