Aero Commander 560 vs Cessna 310
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 560 Aero Commander | Cessna 310 Cessna |
|---|---|---|
| Stall Speed | 66 kts | 79 kts |
| Approach Speed | 83 kts | 93 kts |
| Cruise Speed | 182 kts | 195 kts |
| Range | 1,412 nm | 661 nm |
| Service Ceiling | 22,500 ft | 19,750 ft |
| Rate of Climb | 1,450 fpm | 1,662 fpm |
| Fuel Burn | 25.5 gph | 31.0 gph |
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.
Fuel Burn
Based on published cruise fuel flow
| Metric | Aero Commander 560 Aero Commander | Cessna 310 Cessna |
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Trip time estimated from published cruise speed and distance. Fuel burn is a published cruise figure; actual consumption varies with altitude, loading, and conditions.
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 560 Aero Commander | Cessna 310 Cessna |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Cost per hour | $166/hr | $202/hr |
| Direct Operating Cost per hour | $166/hr fuel-only floor | $202/hr fuel-only floor |
| Annual Fixed Costs | ||
| Insurance | —/yr | —/yr |
| Hangar | $7,828/yr | $5,292/yr |
| Annual Inspection | $2,500/yr | $2,500/yr |
| Total Fixed | $10,328/yr | $7,792/yr |
Estimates only. Costs vary by location, pilot profile, and market conditions. See individual aircraft pages for source notes.
Capability, Limits & Dimensions
| Metric | Aero Commander 560 Aero Commander | Cessna 310 Cessna |
|---|---|---|
| Useful Load | 2,300 lbs | 2,083 lbs |
| MTOW | 6,500 lbs | 5,500 lbs |
| Seating | 7 | 6 |
| Fuel Capacity | 223 gal | 102 gal |
| Engines | 2× Piston | 2× Piston |
| Landing Gear | Retractable | Retractable |
| Pressurized | No | No |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wingspan | 49.6 ft | 36.8 ft |
| Length | 35.1 ft | 32.0 ft |
| Tail Height | 14.5 ft | 10.7 ft |
Payload-Range Map
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