Aero Commander 500A vs Piper PA-23-150/160 Apache
Side-by-side specs, range, and real operating costs for up to 5 aircraft.
Mission Performance
Tap to isolateValues normalised across compared aircraft. Fuel Economy is inverted (lower burn = higher score). See table below for raw figures.
Mission Performance Details
| Metric | Aero Commander 500A Aero Commander | Piper PA-23-150/160 Apache Piper Aircraft, Inc |
|---|---|---|
| Stall Speed | 63 kts | 65 kts |
| Approach Speed | 82 kts | 85 kts |
| Cruise Speed | 188 kts | 182 kts |
| Range | 1,564 nm | — |
| Service Ceiling | 22,500 ft | 17,000 ft |
| Rate of Climb | 1,400 fpm | — |
| Fuel Burn | — | — |
Flight Profile
Service ceiling, range, and climb rate.
Arc represents the climb-cruise-descent profile based on published service ceiling and range. Climb rate annotated on ascent. FL180 (18,000 ft) shown for reference.
Runway Performance
Density altitude adjusted estimates
Takeoff over 50 ft obstacle
Landing ground roll
FAA 10%/1,000 ft DA rule of thumb (FAA-H-8083-25B). Turboprops and jets are less sensitive in practice. Always verify against the POH.
Estimated Operating Costs
| Metric | Aero Commander 500A Aero Commander | Piper PA-23-150/160 Apache Piper Aircraft, Inc |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Cost per hour | —/hr | —/hr |
| Direct Operating Cost per hour | —/hr | —/hr |
| Annual Fixed Costs | ||
| Insurance | —/yr | —/yr |
| Hangar | —/yr | —/yr |
| Annual Inspection | —/yr | —/yr |
| Total Fixed | —/yr | —/yr |
Estimates only. Costs vary by location, pilot profile, and market conditions.
Capability, Limits & Dimensions
| Metric | Aero Commander 500A Aero Commander | Piper PA-23-150/160 Apache Piper Aircraft, Inc |
|---|---|---|
| Useful Load | 1,950 lbs | — |
| MTOW | 6,250 lbs | 4,800 lbs |
| Seating | 7 | 6 |
| Fuel Capacity | 156 gal | — |
| Engines | 2× Piston | 2× Piston |
| Landing Gear | Retractable | Retractable |
| Pressurized | No | No |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wingspan | 49.0 ft | 37.2 ft |
| Length | 35.1 ft | 27.6 ft |
| Tail Height | 14.5 ft | 10.3 ft |
Payload-Range Map
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