Aero Commander 685

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Aero Commander 685
Rockwell Commander 685
Type: Feeder aircraft
Design country:
Manufacturer:

Aero Commander

First flight:

1971

Commissioning:

1972

Production time:

1972-1976

Number of pieces:

66

The Aero Commander 685 or Rockwell 685 Commander was the most powerful twin-engine piston aircraft in the Commander series , equipped with the most powerful geared piston engines from Continental Engines , the GTSIO 520-K with 435 HP each . From 1972, only 67 of this type were built and were soon replaced by the more powerful Commander 690 with turboprop . With its 322 gallons of fuel, the AC 685 achieved a maximum flight time of nine hours in economy flight and a range of 1900 NM. The large fuselage cell offers ample space for up to 8 passengers, the pressurized cabin allows cruising altitudes of up to approx. 7300 meters.

Web links

Commons : Rockwell 685 Commander  - Collection of images, videos and audio files

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ a b c P.D. Stamp: Rockwell Aero Commander 680 to 690 . In: Kites, Birds & Stuff - Aircraft of the United States of America . Lulu com, New York 2016, ISBN 978-1-326-82815-8 , pp. 206 ( limited preview in Google Book search).
  2. ↑ Aero Commander 685 . In: Robert P. Barke (Ed.): Flying Magazine . Ziff-Davis Publishing Company , Jan. 1973, ISSN  0015-4806 , pp. 100 ( limited preview in Google Book search).
  3. ↑ Aero Commander 685 . In: Robert P. Barke (Ed.): Flying Magazine . Ziff-Davis Publishing Company , Aug. 1972, ISSN  0015-4806 , pp. 78 ( limited preview in Google Book search).