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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.

SpecBombardier Global 5500Embraer Legacy 650EEmbraer Phenom 300E
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 9.49$ 8.41$ 3.88
Min Crew221
Total Seats141410
ManufacturerBombardierEmbraerEmbraer
Aircraft NameGlobal 5500Legacy 650EPhenom 300E
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)590039802,010
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.70$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats161910
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Standard Cabin Seats12126
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,895$ 3,860$ 1,758
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Honeywell Primus EliteProdigy Touch (G3000)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)504458464
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$46,000,000$26,500,000$9,650,000
Useful Load (lbs)225106914
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew221
Crew RestNoNoNo
Jump SeatYesNoNo
Total Seats14149
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats16199
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTAFTAFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats12127
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.49.4
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2165025560
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPearlAE3007A2Canada PW535E1
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition5000
Thrust (lbs)1512590203360
No. of Engines222
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15
Fuel Burn (lbph)1901757
Dimensions
Length (ft)9686.551.2
Wingspan (ft)9469.552.16
Cabin Width (ft)86.95.1
Cabin Height (ft)6.264.9
Cabin Length (ft)40.842.417.2
Overall Height (ft)25.522.216.75
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor0.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.23.6
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)30.314.8
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)28610
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)74