Aero Commander 560

Piston • twin engine • High Wing • Retractable gear

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Mission Profile

176
KTAS
Cruise Speed
7
Occupants
936
nm
Max Range
527
lbs
Wet Payload

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About the Aero Commander 560

The Aero Commander 560 is a seven-seat, twin-engine piston utility aircraft with a high-wing configuration and retractable landing gear. The 560E variant (certified 1957) is powered by two Lycoming GO-480-C/G engines (295 hp each), cruises at 176 ktas, climbs initially at 1,587 fpm, reaches a service ceiling of 19,400 ft, and has a max range of 936 nm on 223 US gal of fuel. It stalls clean at 63 KIAS, has an approach speed of about 83 KIAS, and a Vₙₑ of 187 KIAS, with a max takeoff weight of 6,500 lb and useful load of 1,865 lb.

Technical Specifications

Dimensions

Wingspan
49.0 ft
Length
36.8 ft
Height
14.5 ft

Weights

Max Takeoff Weight
6,500 lbs
Useful Load
1,865 lbs
Fuel Capacity
223 gal

Performance

Cruise Speed
176 KTAS
Range
936 NM
Service Ceiling
19,400 ft
Rate of Climb
1587 fpm

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