Aero Commander 500B vs. Cessna 172

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Aero Commander 500B versus Cessna 172
10.44 m 34 ft 3 in length 8.28 m 27 ft 2 in
3.23 m 10 ft 7 in height 2.72 m 8 ft 11 in
15.02 m 49 ft 3 in wingspan 11 m 36 ft 1 in
2 x Lycoming IO-540 engines 1 x Lycoming IO-360-L2A flat-4 piston engine
380 lbs thrust per engine 180 to 200 horsepower (134 to 149 kW)
760 lbs total thrust 180 to 200 horsepower (134 to 149 kW)
5,100 lb 2,313 kg MTOW 1,040 kg 2,293 lb
1,100 nm 2,037 km range 1,056 km 570 nm
216 kts 134 mph cruise speed 226 km/h 140 mph
Up to 4 passengers capacity 4
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rate of climb
Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.