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The Twin Commander, a development of the unpressurised Aero Commander 560A and the long fuselage 680FL, was introduced following the adoption of fuel injection engines and modifications that reduced drag and increased performance.
The 680T was introduced in 1964 and was powered by Honeywell TPE331-43 engines. This evolved into the 680V (increased MTOW and greater cargo capacity) and the 680W (improved pressurisation, air conditioning and nose).
The 690 series was released in 1971 and used more powerful 717.5 shp turbine engines with Hartzell propellers. A new wing centre section meant the engines could be moved further outboard. The 690A sported a modified flight deck and increased pressurisation while the 690B was given improved soundproofing and an internal lavatory.
The Jetprop series was released from 1979 and offered a greater wing area along with a larger fuselage and cabin. Gulfstream Aerospace took over production in February 1981. Engine options extend from the 840 shp offered by the 690C Jetprop 840 up to the TPE 331 Dash 10T engine producing 1,000 shp on the 695A Jetprop 1000.
Production of the Twin Commander ended in 1986.
Original 680T based on piston twin 680FL(P) with TPE331 engines. Evolved as 680V/W and 690/A/B. Wings lengthened and winglets added as 690C Jetprop 840, later enhanced as 680D Jetprop 900, 695 Jetprop 980/1000/Commander 1200
| World fleet | Charter fleet | Typical pax | Cabin volume | Cruise | Range | Years | |
| Commander 690 | 25 | 2 | 6 | 149 cu ft | 279 kts | 1972 - 1973 | |
| Commander 690A | 146 | 38 | 7 | 222 cu ft | 279 kts | 820 nm | 1973 - 1976 |
| Commander 690B | 151 | 34 | 7 | 222 cu ft | 283 kts | 820 nm | 1977 - 1979 |
| Commander 980 | 47 | 0 | 8 | 222 cu ft | 306 kts | 735 nm | 1980 - 1981 |
| Commander 840 | 87 | 5 | 7 | 222 cu ft | 286 kts | 875 nm | 1980 - 1985 |
| Commander 1000 | 71 | 3 | 8 | 214 cu ft | 302 kts | 1,864 nm | 1982 - 1985 |
| Commander 900 | 24 | 3 | 7 | 284 cu ft | 286 kts | 1982 - 1986 |
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| 30/07/2023 | EASA: 10082501. Installation of MTV-37-1-E-C-F-R(G)/CFRL228-352( ) propeller on Twin Commander aircraft models 690( ) and 695( ).
Commander 690A, Commander 690B, Commander 690 STC holder: MT-Propeller |
| 02/08/2022 | EASA: 10072832. RC 690C Camera Lift Installation. Rev. 0: Installation and operation of a gimbal camera lift within aircraft cabin. Rev. 1: Transfer to ACC Columbia Jet Service GmbH. Rev. 2: Typo in company name.
Commander 840 STC holder: ACC Columbia Jet Service |
| September 12, 2020 | Eagle swoops to deliver improved Twin Commander avionics |
| August 19, 2020 | Twin Commanders are in safe hands in North Carolina |
| July 14, 2020 | Twin Commander with Honeywell to benefit from MT props |
| April 13, 2020 | Wildfire experts turn attention to COVID-19 response |
| November 12, 2019 | Gemini's Twin Commander experience is a rare find |
| February 15, 2019 | Twin Commander windshield warranty doubled |
| January 15, 2019 | Brazil approves MT's five-blade upgrade for Commanders |
| April 26, 2016 | Aquarius teams with NMC for swift response medevac in Ethiopia |
| June 9, 2015 | East African trailblazer Aquarius takes Commander |
| June 11, 2013 | Me and My Aircraft–Twin turboprops: The turboprop faithful sing the praises of rugged workhorses everywhere |
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