Bombardier Global 5500 vs Embraer Legacy 650e vs Embraer Phenom 300e vs Embraer Praetor 600"
The Bombardier Global 5500 and Embraer Praetor 600 sit in the super‑midsize/large‑cabin end of this group, offering the longest reach and strongest intercontinental capability. The Global 5500 is a large‑cabin long‑range jet, typically quoted around 5,900 nautical miles, and commonly seats about 12–16 passengers depending on layout. The Praetor 600 is a super‑midsize jet with roughly 4,000+ nautical miles of range (about 4,018 nm) and is usually configured for around 8–12 passengers. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large‑cabin jet based on the ERJ platform, optimized for cabin volume and comfort; its range is typically around 3,900 nautical miles and it often carries about 13 passengers (layouts vary, sometimes up to the mid‑teens). The Embraer Phenom 300E is the light‑jet option here, aimed at shorter missions; it’s typically around 2,000–2,200 nautical miles of range (about 2,010 nm) and usually seats about 6–10 passengers, commonly 7–9 in executive layouts.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 5500 | Embraer Legacy 650E | Embraer Phenom 300E |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.49 | $ 8.41 | $ 3.88 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 14 | 10 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Embraer | Embraer |
| Aircraft Name | Global 5500 | Legacy 650E | Phenom 300E |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 5900 | 3980 | 2,010 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.70 | $ 0.55 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 12 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,895 | $ 3,860 | $ 1,758 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Honeywell Primus Elite | Prodigy Touch (G3000) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 504 | 458 | 464 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $46,000,000 | $26,500,000 | $9,650,000 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 22510 | 6914 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | No | No |
| Total Seats | 14 | 14 | 9 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 | 9 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | AFT | AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 12 | 7 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 8.4 | 9.4 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 21650 | 25560 |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Pearl | AE3007A2 | Canada PW535E1 |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | 5000 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 15125 | 9020 | 3360 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | 1901 | 757 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 96 | 86.5 | 51.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 94 | 69.5 | 52.16 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | 6.9 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 6 | 4.9 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 40.8 | 42.4 | 17.2 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 25.5 | 22.2 | 16.75 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | Flat Floor | 0.3 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 5.2 | 3.6 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 30.3 | 14.8 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 286 | 10 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 74 |