Folland Gnat vs. Aero Commander 500S

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Folland Gnat versus Aero Commander 500S
9.67 m 31 ft 9 in length 10.46 m 34 ft 4 in
2.95 m 9 ft 8 in height 3.63 m 11 ft 11 in
7.32 m 24 ft wingspan 13.52 m 44 ft 4 in
Bristol Siddeley Orpheus 100 engines 2 x Lycoming IO-540
4700 lbf thrust per engine 380 lbs
4700 lbf total thrust 760 lbs
3,915 kg 8,630 lb MTOW 11,500 lb 5,216 kg
1,851 km 999 nm range 1,350 nm 2,500 km
360 mph 579 km/h cruise speed 230 kts 143 mph
Single or two-seat light fighter and trainer aircraft capacity Up to 4 passengers
rotor diameter
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Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.