Bombardier Global 5500 vs Bombardier Global 6500 vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Gulfstream G400 vs Gulfstream G500 vs Gulfstream G650er
The Embraer Praetor 600 sits in the super-midsize category, typically carrying about 8–12 passengers, with an advertised range around 4,000 nautical miles. Moving up into large-cabin, long-range jets, the Bombardier Global 5500 and 6500 generally accommodate roughly 12–16 passengers; the 5500 is commonly cited around 5,900 nm of range, while the 6500 extends that to about 6,600 nm. Gulfstream’s G400 is also a large-cabin long-range aircraft, usually marketed for about 12–16 passengers with roughly 4,200 nm of range. The Gulfstream G500 is in the large-cabin, long-range class as well, often configured for about 12–16 passengers and typically quoted near 5,300 nm. At the top end, the Gulfstream G650ER is an ultra-long-range, large-cabin flagship, commonly arranged for about 14–19 passengers, with an advertised range around 7,500 nm, enabling true intercontinental missions with fewer stops than the others.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 5500 | Bombardier Global 6500 | Embraer Praetor 600 | Gulfstream G400 | Gulfstream G500 | Gulfstream G650ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.49 | $ 9.49 | $ 6.74 | — | $ 9.00 | $ 9.39 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 14 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Bombardier | Embraer | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Global 5500 | Global 6500 | Praetor 600 | G400 | G500 | G650ER |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | — | In Development | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 5900 | 6600 | 4018 | 4200 | 5200 | 7500 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.68 | $ 0.84 | — | $ 0.90 | $ 0.78 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 17 | 12 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | — | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 12 | 8 | — | 10 | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,895 | $ 4,895 | $ 3,141 | — | $ 4,644 | $ 4,844 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Gulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 504 | 504 | 542 | 539 | 516 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $46,000,000 | $56,000,000 | $20,995,000 | 34500000 | $47,500,000 | $60,000,000 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | — | — | 30650 | 30650 | 49500 |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 4 | 4 |
| Crew Rest | No | Yes | No | — | No | Yes |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | No | — | Yes | Yes |
| Total Seats | 14 | 14 | 10 | — | 12 | 14 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | — | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 17 | 12 | — | 19 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | AFT | — | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | — | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 12 | 8 | — | 10 | 12 |
| Connectivity | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | 9.7 | — | 10.7 | 10.7 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 27140 | — | 31900 | 31900 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 5800 | — | — | — |
| Engine | ||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Pearl | Pearl | HTF7500E | — | PW814GA | BR725 A1-12 |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition | — | 10000 | On-Condition |
| Thrust (lbs) | 15125 | 15125 | 7528 | — | 15144 | 16900 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 |
| Flat Rating | — | — | ISA + 18 | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | 1963 | — | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 96 | 99.5 | 68.1 | — | 91.2 | 99.8 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 94 | 94 | 70.5 | — | 86.3 | 99.6 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | 8 | 6.8 | — | 7.6 | 8.2 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6 | — | 6.4 | 6.5 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 40.8 | 43.3 | 24.1 | — | 41.5 | 46.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 25.5 | 25.5 | 21 | — | 25.5 | 25.7 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | Flat Floor | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | 4.7 | — | 6.1 | 6.7 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | 21.3 | — | 26.3 | 32.7 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 110 | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | 45 | — | 230 | 235 |