Bombardier Global 5500 vs Bombardier Global 6500 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Embraer Praetor 500 vs Embraer Praetor 600
The Bombardier Global 5500 and Global 6500 are long‑range, large‑cabin business jets, with the 5500 offering roughly 5,900 nautical miles of range and typically seating about 12–16 passengers, while the 6500 stretches capability to about 6,600 nautical miles with a similar typical passenger load (often 12–16). The Bombardier Global 7500 sits at the top as an ultra‑long‑range, very large‑cabin flagship, flying about 7,700 nautical miles and commonly configured for roughly 14–19 passengers. Embraer’s Praetor 500 and Praetor 600 are super‑midsize jets, generally smaller and optimized for efficient transcontinental missions: the Praetor 500 offers about 3,340 nautical miles and typically seats around 8–9, while the Praetor 600 extends to about 4,018 nautical miles with a similar typical capacity of about 8–12 depending on layout. Overall, the Praetors emphasize super‑midsize economics and flexibility, while the Globals prioritize larger cabins, higher-end amenities, and substantially longer nonstop reach.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 5500 | Bombardier Global 6500 | Bombardier Global 7500 | Embraer Praetor 500 | Embraer Praetor 600 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.49 | $ 9.49 | $ 9.50 | $ 6.02 | $ 6.74 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 10 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Bombardier | Bombardier | Embraer | Embraer |
| Aircraft Name | Global 5500 | Global 6500 | Global 7500 | Praetor 500 | Praetor 600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 5900 | 6600 | 7700 | 3340 | 4018 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.68 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.86 | $ 0.84 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 17 | 19 | 9 | 12 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 8 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,895 | $ 4,895 | $ 4,900 | $ 2,779 | $ 3,141 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 504 | 504 | 516 | 466 | 542 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $46,000,000 | $56,000,000 | $75,000,000 | $16,995,000 | $20,995,000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | — | Business Jet | — | — |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | No | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Total Seats | 14 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 10 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 17 | 19 | 9 | 12 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | AFT | AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 8 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 4500 | 5800 | 5800 |
| Connectivity | — | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 | Gogo AVANCE L5 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | — | 9.7 | 9.7 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | 27110 | 27140 |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Pearl | Pearl | Passport | HTF7500E | HTF7500E |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition |
| Thrust (lbs) | 15125 | 15125 | 18920 | 6540 | 7528 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Flat Rating | — | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 18 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | — | — | 1963 |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 96 | 99.5 | 111 | 64.6 | 68.1 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 94 | 94 | 104 | 70.5 | 70.5 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6.9 | 6.8 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6 | 6 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 40.8 | 43.3 | 54.5 | 20.6 | 24.1 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 25.5 | 25.5 | 27 | 21.1 | 21 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | — | 4.7 | 4.7 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | — | 17.4 | 21.3 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 110 | 110 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 40 | 45 |