TWIN Commander 980 Price and Operating Costs
Specifications
The TWIN Commander 980, production in 1980 – 1981, requires a two man crew and can be configured in 5 seats. Maximum operating altitude of 31,000′, a optimal cruise speed of 299 knots/344 MPH, and a 717 NM/825 SM seats-full range. The TWIN Commander 980 has a 3,900′ runway length (or runway plus clearway and/or stopway) and 2,864′ actual landing distance required. Cabin specifications: 04’06” cabin high, 04’02” cabin wide, and 09’02” cabin long. Maximum luggage capacity of 70.00 ft^3; N/A ft^3 being internal and 70.00 ft^3 being external.
Pricing
Average price for used aircraft TWIN Commander 980 is $817,500.00. A $408,750.00 loan over 10 years including $1703.12 per month in interest equates to a $20,496.24 per-month payment. Based on 450 hours a year and fuel cost at $4.25 per-gallon, the TWIN Commander 980 has total variable costs of $562,275.00, total fixed costs of $216,792.00, and hypothetical summary cost of $779,067.00. How much does it cost to fly: $1,731.26 per hour.
Maximal total range:
717 NM / 825 SM
Cruise speed:
299 knots / 344 MPH
Average price:
$817,500.00
Number of passengers:
5 people
TWIN Commander 980 |
Flying 450 Hours per Year | Flying 450 Hours per Year + 200 Charter Hours |
| Owner-operated hours | 450 | 450 |
| Charter-operated hours | – | 200 |
| Fuel Cost per-gallon | $4.25 | $4.25 |
| Fixed operation and maintenance cost | $216,792.00 | $163,692.00 |
| Variable operation and maintenance cost | $562,275.00 | $562,275.00 |
| How much does a helicopter cost per year | $779,067.00 | $725,967.00 |
| Cost per hour | $1,731.26 | $1,613.26 |