Aero Commander / Twin Commander
Commander 980
The Commander 980, certified as the 695, paired the JetProp airframe with more powerful TPE331-10 engines. It was aimed at owners seeking better climb and cruise performance while keeping the cabin and high-wing layout of the earlier Commander 840.
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Aircraft profile
Development and lineage
- Manufacturer
- Aero Commander / Twin Commander
- Family
- Commander 980
- Aircraft category
- Business Turboprop
- Propulsion
- Turboprop
Aircraft data
Key specifications
- Representative version
- 980
- Engines
- 2 × Honeywell TPE331-10-511K turboprops
- Wing span
- 52.12 ft
- Length
- 42.98 ft
- Height
- 14.95 ft
- Cabin Height (Inside Interior)
- 4.48 ft
- Cabin Length
- 14.25 ft
- Cabin Width (Inside Interior)
- 4.12 ft
- Cabin Volume
- 224 ft³
- Baggage compartment volume
- 70 ft³
- Take-off Weight
- 10,325 lbs
- Landing Weight
- 9,675 lbs
Figures describe the 980 reference configuration. Serial number, installed engines, modifications and loading can change the applicable limits. Consult the aircraft flight manual for operating data.
Overview
Program history
The 980 followed the 840’s wing and fuel-system improvements but changed the powerplant installation. Greater available power shortened the climb to altitude, an important benefit for business missions with frequent departures. It retained the shorter JetProp cabin arrangement, distinguishing it from the later 900 and 1000 interior configurations.