Bombardier Global 5500 vs Embraer Legacy 650e vs Embraer Phenom 300e vs Embraer Praetor 600
By category, the Bombardier Global 5500 is a large-cabin, long-range business jet, while the Embraer Legacy 650E is typically classified as a large-cabin jet optimized for comfort on long missions but with less range than the newest ultra-long-range types. The Embraer Praetor 600 sits in the super-midsize category, aimed at transcontinental missions with a smaller cabin than the large-cabin jets. The Embraer Phenom 300E is a light jet focused on shorter-to-medium routes and efficient single-pilot-style operations. In range terms, the Global 5500 leads at roughly 5,900 nautical miles. The Legacy 650E follows at about 3,900 nautical miles. The Praetor 600 is close behind the Legacy, around 3,700 to 4,000 nautical miles depending on configuration and conditions. The Phenom 300E has the shortest range, about 2,000 to 2,100 nautical miles. For passenger capacity, the Global 5500 and Legacy 650E generally seat around 12 to 14 passengers in typical executive layouts. The Praetor 600 commonly seats about 8 to 12. The Phenom 300E is usually configured for about 6 to 9.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 5500 | Embraer Legacy 650E | Embraer Phenom 300E | Embraer Praetor 600 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.49 | $ 8.41 | $ 3.88 | $ 6.74 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 14 | 10 | 10 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Embraer | Embraer | Embraer |
| Aircraft Name | Global 5500 | Legacy 650E | Phenom 300E | Praetor 600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 5900 | 3980 | 2,010 | 4018 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.70 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.84 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 | 10 | 12 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 12 | 6 | 8 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,895 | $ 3,860 | $ 1,758 | $ 3,141 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Honeywell Primus Elite | Prodigy Touch (G3000) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 504 | 458 | 464 | 542 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $46,000,000 | $26,500,000 | $9,650,000 | $20,995,000 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 22510 | 6914 | — |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | No | No | No |
| Total Seats | 14 | 14 | 9 | 10 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 | 9 | 12 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 12 | 7 | 8 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 8.4 | 9.4 | 9.7 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 21650 | 25560 | 27140 |
| Connectivity | — | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | 5800 |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Pearl | AE3007A2 | Canada PW535E1 | HTF7500E |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | 5000 | On-Condition |
| Thrust (lbs) | 15125 | 9020 | 3360 | 7528 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 18 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | 1901 | 757 | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | — | 1963 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 96 | 86.5 | 51.2 | 68.1 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 94 | 69.5 | 52.16 | 70.5 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | 6.9 | 5.1 | 6.8 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 6 | 4.9 | 6 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 40.8 | 42.4 | 17.2 | 24.1 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 25.5 | 22.2 | 16.75 | 21 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | Flat Floor | 0.3 | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 5.2 | 3.6 | 4.7 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 30.3 | 14.8 | 21.3 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 286 | 10 | 45 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 74 | 110 |