Aero Commander 680T Turbo Commander

The Model 680T was the first of the turboprop powered Commander twins and was quickly followed by the Model 680V (36 built) which had an increased maximum take-off weight of 9400lb(4267kg). The next model was the 680W Turbo 11 Commander (46 built) which featured a pointed nose and new engine nacelles. The Model 681 Hawk Commander (43 built) first flown in 1964 , was powered by 2x 605shp (451kW) Garretts and had a redesigned nose. The Model 681B Turbo commander (29 built) was the economy version of the Hawk Commander. The Aero Commander division of North American Aviation Inc. merged with Rockwell Standard Corporation in 1967 and all subsequent Commander twins until 1981 when the rights to the design were sold to Gulfstream American Corporation were designated Rockwell Commanders, and are described in this volume under Rockwell. These early turboprop powered Twin Commanders are still flying in some numbers with approximately 25 Model 680T; 20 Model 680V; 25 Model 680W; and 15 Model 681 Hawk Commanders remaining active.

C-FFEO                  c/n 1693-72                     USA

11 seat executive aircraft first flown in 1964

Engines: 2x 575shp(429kW) Garrett AiRes TPE331
Length: 41’3”(12.57m)                                                                                         Height: 14’6”(4.42m)
Wingspan: 49’6”(15.1m)                                                                                                  No.built: 56
Range: 1050miles(1689km)                                                              Cruising speed: 280mph(450kmh) Empty weight: 5783lb(2625kg)                                              Maximum take-off weight: 8950lb(4063kg)

Illustrated below is an example of a Model 680W Turbo Commander.

                                     N680JD                  c/n 1792-22

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