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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.

SpecBombardier Global 5500Bombardier Global 6500Bombardier Global 7500Embraer Praetor 500Embraer Praetor 600
Summary
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 9.49$ 9.49$ 9.50$ 6.02$ 6.74
Min Crew22222
Total Seats141414910
ManufacturerBombardierBombardierBombardierEmbraerEmbraer
Aircraft NameGlobal 5500Global 6500Global 7500Praetor 500Praetor 600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)59006600770033404018
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.68$ 0.79$ 0.86$ 0.84
Max Cabin Seats161719912
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Standard Cabin Seats12121278
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 FusionRockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)504504516466542
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$46,000,000$56,000,000$75,000,000$16,995,000$20,995,000
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
Cabin
Cockpit22222
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew22222
Crew RestNoYesYesNoNo
Jump SeatYesYesYesNoNo
Total Seats141414910
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats161719912
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTAFTAFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats12121278
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)450058005800
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5Gogo AVANCE L5
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.79.7
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2711027140
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYes
ModelPearlPearlPassportHTF7500EHTF7500E
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-Condition
Thrust (lbs)15125151251892065407528
No. of Engines22222
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 18ISA + 18
Fuel Capacity (gal)1963
Dimensions
Length (ft)9699.511164.668.1
Wingspan (ft)949410470.570.5
Cabin Width (ft)8886.96.8
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.26.266
Cabin Length (ft)40.843.354.520.624.1
Overall Height (ft)25.525.52721.121
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.74.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17.421.3
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)110110
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)4045