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Bombardier Global 5500 vs Bombardier Global 6500 vs Embraer Praetor 500 vs Gulfstream G650er

In category terms, the Embraer Praetor 500 is a super-midsize jet, the Bombardier Global 5500 and Global 6500 are large-cabin long-range business jets, and the Gulfstream G650ER sits in the ultra-long-range flagship class. For range, the Praetor 500 is built for transcontinental missions at roughly 3,300–3,400 nautical miles, while the Global 5500 extends into true long-haul capability at about 5,900 nautical miles. The Global 6500 goes farther again at around 6,600 nautical miles, enabling more nonstop intercontinental city pairs. The G650ER leads this group with approximately 7,500 nautical miles, optimized for the longest nonstop routes. Passenger capacity follows a similar progression: the Praetor 500 typically seats about 8–9 in a comfortable executive layout, the Global 5500 commonly carries around 12–13, and the Global 6500 is usually configured for roughly 13–17 depending on cabin zones. The G650ER often seats about 14–19, with ample space for multiple lounge, dining, and rest areas.

SpecBombardier Global 5500Bombardier Global 6500Embraer Praetor 500Gulfstream G650ER
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 9.49$ 9.49$ 6.02$ 9.39
Min Crew2224
Total Seats1414914
ManufacturerBombardierBombardierEmbraerGulfstream
Aircraft NameGlobal 5500Global 6500Praetor 500G650ER
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)5900660033407500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.68$ 0.86$ 0.78
Max Cabin Seats1617919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats1212712
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,895$ 4,895$ 2,779$ 4,844
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)504504466516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$46,000,000$56,000,000$16,995,000$60,000,000
Useful Load (lbs)49500
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew2224
Crew RestNoYesNoYes
Jump SeatYesYesNoYes
Total Seats1414914
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1617919
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFTAFTFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats1212712
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.710.7
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2711031900
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5800
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelPearlPearlHTF7500EBR725 A1-12
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-Condition
Thrust (lbs)1512515125654016900
No. of Engines2222
Flat RatingISA + 18ISA + 15
Dimensions
Length (ft)9699.564.699.8
Wingspan (ft)949470.599.6
Cabin Width (ft)886.98.2
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.266.5
Cabin Length (ft)40.843.320.646.9
Overall Height (ft)25.525.521.125.7
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.76.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17.432.7
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)110
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)40235