Aero Commander 680 Super

The Model 680 Super was developed from the Model 500A and was followed by the Model 680E (100 built) which had a lower maximum take-off weight of 6500lb(2951kg). The Model 680F (126 built) introduced 2x 380hp(283kW) Lycomings with new nacelles. A pressurized version was the Model 680FP (26 built) which first flew in 1961. The Model 720 Alti-Cruiser (13 built) featured the lower powered engines and a wingspan of 49’6.5”(15.1m). Approximate numbers still in service are: Model 680 Super (100); Model 680E (50); Model 680F(30); Model 680FP (2); Model 720 (6).

C-GEOG                  c/n 1120-73                     USA
7 seat executive aircraft first flown in 1960

Engines: 2x 340hp(253kW) Lycoming GSO-480-A
Length: 35’1”(10.69m)                                                                                         Height: 14’6”(4.42m)
Wingspan: 49’6.5”(15.1m)                                                                                              No.built: 254
Range: 1480miles(2381km)                                                              Cruising speed: 230mph(370kmh) Empty weight: 4330lb(1965kg)                                              Maximum take-off weight: 7000lb(3178kg)

An example of the Model 680E is illustrated below.

                                        N680E                  c/n 743-37

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