Bombardier Global 5500 vs Bombardier Global 6500 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Embraer Praetor 500 vs Embraer Praetor 600"
In category, Bombardier’s Global 5500 and Global 6500 sit in the large-cabin, long-range class, while the Global 7500 is an ultra-long-range, ultra-large-cabin flagship. Embraer’s Praetor 500 is a super-midsize jet, and the Praetor 600 bridges into the large-cabin/long-range edge of the super-midsize segment. For range, the Praetor 500 is the shortest-legged at about 3,340 nautical miles, the Praetor 600 extends to about 4,018 nautical miles, the Global 5500 reaches about 5,900 nautical miles, the Global 6500 about 6,600 nautical miles, and the Global 7500 leads at roughly 7,700 nautical miles (all typically quoted under NBAA IFR conditions). For passenger capacity, Praetor 500 and 600 are commonly configured around 8–9 passengers, though maximum layouts can be higher. The Global 5500 and 6500 typically seat about 13–14 in executive layouts (with higher maximums), while the Global 7500 commonly carries around 14–16 in comfort-focused configurations, with a higher certified maximum depending on layout.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 5500 | Bombardier Global 6500 | Bombardier Global 7500 | Embraer Praetor 500 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.49 | $ 9.49 | $ 9.50 | $ 6.02 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 14 | 14 | 9 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Bombardier | Bombardier | Embraer |
| Aircraft Name | Global 5500 | Global 6500 | Global 7500 | Praetor 500 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 5900 | 6600 | 7700 | 3340 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.68 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.86 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 17 | 19 | 9 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 12 | 12 | 7 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,895 | $ 4,895 | $ 4,900 | $ 2,779 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 504 | 504 | 516 | 466 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $46,000,000 | $56,000,000 | $75,000,000 | $16,995,000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | — | Business Jet | — |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Total Seats | 14 | 14 | 14 | 9 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 17 | 19 | 9 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 12 | 12 | 7 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 4500 | 5800 |
| Connectivity | — | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | — | 9.7 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | 27110 |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Pearl | Pearl | Passport | HTF7500E |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition |
| Thrust (lbs) | 15125 | 15125 | 18920 | 6540 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Flat Rating | — | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 18 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 96 | 99.5 | 111 | 64.6 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 94 | 94 | 104 | 70.5 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6.9 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 40.8 | 43.3 | 54.5 | 20.6 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 25.5 | 25.5 | 27 | 21.1 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | — | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | — | 4.7 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | — | 17.4 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 110 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 40 |