Bombardier Global 5500 vs Embraer Legacy 650e vs Embraer Phenom 300e vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Gulfstream G650er
The Bombardier Global 5500 is a large-cabin, long-range business jet, typically seating about 12–16 passengers, with a range around 5,900 nautical miles, suited to transcontinental and many intercontinental missions. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large-cabin jet based on an earlier platform; it commonly carries 13–14 passengers and offers roughly 3,900 nautical miles of range, favoring long domestic and some Atlantic-adjacent routes rather than true ultra-long-haul. The Embraer Phenom 300E is a light jet, usually configured for about 6–9 passengers, with a range around 2,000–2,100 nautical miles, optimized for shorter regional trips and high utilization. The Embraer Praetor 600 sits in the super-midsize category; it typically seats 8–12 passengers and reaches about 4,000+ nautical miles, bridging midsize economics with near large-cabin mission flexibility. The Gulfstream G650ER is an ultra-long-range flagship, generally carrying 14–19 passengers with approximately 7,500 nautical miles of range, enabling frequent nonstop city pairs that are out of reach for the others.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 5500 | Embraer Legacy 650E | Embraer Phenom 300E | Embraer Praetor 600 | Gulfstream G650ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.49 | $ 8.41 | $ 3.88 | $ 6.74 | $ 9.39 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 14 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Embraer | Embraer | Embraer | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Global 5500 | Legacy 650E | Phenom 300E | Praetor 600 | G650ER |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 5900 | 3980 | 2,010 | 4018 | 7500 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.70 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.84 | $ 0.78 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,895 | $ 3,860 | $ 1,758 | $ 3,141 | $ 4,844 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Honeywell Primus Elite | Prodigy Touch (G3000) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Gulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 504 | 458 | 464 | 542 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $46,000,000 | $26,500,000 | $9,650,000 | $20,995,000 | $60,000,000 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 22510 | 6914 | — | 49500 |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Jump Seat | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Total Seats | 14 | 14 | 9 | 10 | 14 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 | 9 | 12 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 12 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 8.4 | 9.4 | 9.7 | 10.7 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 21650 | 25560 | 27140 | 31900 |
| Connectivity | — | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | 5800 | — |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Pearl | AE3007A2 | Canada PW535E1 | HTF7500E | BR725 A1-12 |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | 5000 | On-Condition | On-Condition |
| Thrust (lbs) | 15125 | 9020 | 3360 | 7528 | 16900 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 15 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | 1901 | 757 | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | — | 1963 | — |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 96 | 86.5 | 51.2 | 68.1 | 99.8 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 94 | 69.5 | 52.16 | 70.5 | 99.6 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | 6.9 | 5.1 | 6.8 | 8.2 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 6 | 4.9 | 6 | 6.5 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 40.8 | 42.4 | 17.2 | 24.1 | 46.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 25.5 | 22.2 | 16.75 | 21 | 25.7 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | Flat Floor | 0.3 | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 5.2 | 3.6 | 4.7 | 6.7 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 30.3 | 14.8 | 21.3 | 32.7 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 286 | 10 | 45 | 235 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 74 | 110 | — |