Airbus Acj Twotwenty vs Embraer Legacy 650e vs Embraer Lineage 1000e vs Gulfstream G500
The Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty sits in the “bizliner” category (large-cabin derived from an airliner). It offers the longest legs among this group at roughly 5,650 nautical miles and typically accommodates a private layout of about 18 to 19 passengers, emphasizing wide-body comfort and extensive cabin customization. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a long-range large-cabin business jet based on the ERJ platform. It targets missions around 3,900 nautical miles and commonly carries 13 passengers (up to about 14), trading ultimate range for lower operating scale and proven reliability. The Embraer Lineage 1000E is also a bizliner, using the E190 airframe to deliver a very large cabin for corporate shuttle or VIP use. Range is generally around 4,600 nautical miles, and passenger capacity is highly configuration-dependent, often around 19 in VIP layouts (with higher-density options possible). The Gulfstream G500 is a purpose-built large-cabin business jet. It spans roughly 5,300 nautical miles and typically seats about 12 to 16, pairing near-ultra-long range with high cruise speed and a premium, modern cabin.
| Spec | Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty | Embraer Legacy 650E | Embraer Lineage 1000E | Gulfstream G500 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 16 | 14 | 19 | 12 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus | Embraer | Embraer | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | ACJ TwoTwenty | Legacy 650E | Lineage 1000E | G500 |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | — | — | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development |
| Max Range (nm) | 5650 | 3980 | 4640 | 5200 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Thales | Honeywell Primus Elite | Honeywell Primus Epic | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 458 | 470 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $80,000,000 | $26,500,000 | $51,250,000 | $47,500,000 |
| DOC / nm | — | $ 8.41 | $ 11.68 | $ 9.00 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | $ 0.70 | $ 0.97 | $ 0.90 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 22510 | 50043 | 30650 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | 12 | 16 | 10 |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | $ 3,860 | $ 5,827 | $ 4,644 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | — | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | — | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | — | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Crew Rest | — | No | Yes | No |
| Jump Seat | — | No | Yes | Yes |
| Total Seats | — | 14 | 14 | 12 |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | — | AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 8.4 | 8.8 | 10.7 |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | 12 | 12 | 10 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 21650 | 23190 | 31900 |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | — | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | — | AE3007A2 | CF34-10 E7-B | PW814GA |
| TBO (hrs) | — | On-Condition | On-Condition | 10000 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 9020 | 18500 | 15144 |
| No. of Engines | — | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | 1901 | 4184 | — |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | — | 86.5 | 119 | 91.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 69.5 | 94.2 | 86.3 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | 6.9 | 8.8 | 7.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | 6 | 6.6 | 6.4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | 42.4 | 76.6 | 41.5 |
| Overall Height (ft) | — | 22.2 | 34.7 | 25.5 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 5.2 | 8 | 6.1 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 30.3 | 67.2 | 26.3 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 286 | 323 | 230 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 120 | — |