Aero Commander 100 - Specifications (Darter Commander)

Specifications (Darter Commander)

Data from Jane's All The World's Aircraft 1969-70

General characteristics

• Crew: 1
• Capacity: 3 passengers
• Length: 22 ft 6 in (6.86 m)
• Wingspan: 35 ft 0 in (10.67 m)
• Height: 9 ft 4 in (2.84 m)
• Wing area: 181 sq ft (16.8 m2)
• Empty weight: 1,280 lb (581 kg)
• Max takeoff weight: 2,250 lb (1,021 kg)
• Fuel capacity: 44 US Gallons (166.5 L)
• Powerplant: 1 × Lycoming O-320-A air-cooled flat-four, 150 hp (110 kW)

Performance

• Maximum speed: 133 mph (214 km/h; 116 kn)
• Cruise speed: 128 mph (111 kn; 206 km/h) at 7,500 ft (2,285 m) (75% power)
• Stall speed: 55 mph (48 kn; 89 km/h) flaps down
• Never exceed speed: 170 mph (148 kn; 274 km/h)
• Range: 510 mi (443 nmi; 821 km)
• Service ceiling: 13,000 ft (3,962 m)
• Rate of climb: 785 ft/min (3.99 m/s)