Embraer Legacy 450 vs Embraer Legacy 500 vs Embraer Legacy 650e vs Embraer Lineage 1000e vs Embraer Phenom 100ev vs Embraer Phenom 300e vs Embraer Praetor 500 vs Embraer Praetor 600
The Phenom 100EV is Embraer’s entry-level very light jet, best for short regional trips, typically seating about 4–7 passengers with range around 1,100–1,200 nm. The Phenom 300E is a light jet step-up, commonly 6–9 passengers, with roughly 1,900–2,000 nm range. Moving into super-midsize, the Legacy 450 and Legacy 500 are similar-category aircraft (6–10 passengers); the 450 is around 2,900 nm, while the 500 is about 3,100–3,200 nm. The Praetor 500 and Praetor 600 are the modern evolutions of the 450/500, also super-midsize, typically 8–10 passengers; the 500 reaches about 3,300–3,400 nm and the 600 about 4,000–4,100 nm. The Legacy 650E is a large-cabin long-range jet, generally 10–13 passengers, with about 3,900–4,000 nm range. At the top end, the Lineage 1000E is an ultra-large VIP airliner conversion, usually 13–19+ passengers depending on layout, with roughly 4,600 nm range.
| Spec | Embraer Legacy 450 | Embraer Legacy 500 | Embraer Legacy 650E | Embraer Lineage 1000E | Embraer Phenom 100EV | Embraer Phenom 300E | Embraer Praetor 500 | Embraer Praetor 600 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.04 | $ 6.74 | $ 8.41 | $ 11.68 | $ 2.84 | $ 3.88 | $ 6.02 | $ 6.74 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 9 | 10 | 14 | 19 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 10 |
| Manufacturer | Embraer | Embraer | Embraer | Embraer | Embraer | Embraer | Embraer | Embraer |
| Aircraft Name | Legacy 450 | Legacy 500 | Legacy 650E | Lineage 1000E | Phenom 100EV | Phenom 300E | Praetor 500 | Praetor 600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 2973 | 3153 | 3980 | 4640 | 1,178 | 2,010 | 3340 | 4018 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.86 | $ 0.84 | $ 0.70 | $ 0.97 | $ 0.71 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.86 | $ 0.84 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 12 | 19 | 19 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 12 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 12908 | 14837 | 22510 | 50043 | 3451 | 6914 | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 9 | 12 | 16 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 2,790 | $ 3,141 | $ 3,860 | $ 5,827 | $ 1,152 | $ 1,758 | $ 2,779 | $ 3,141 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Honeywell Primus Elite | Honeywell Primus Epic | Prodigy Touch (G3000) | Prodigy Touch (G3000) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 481 | 481 | 458 | 470 | 406 | 464 | 466 | 542 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $16,995,000 | $20,000,000 | $26,500,000 | $51,250,000 | $4,250,000 | $9,650,000 | $16,995,000 | $20,995,000 |
| Cabin | ||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | No | No | No | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Total Seats | 9 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 10 |
| Connectivity | Gogo AVANCE L5 | Gogo AVANCE L5 | — | — | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 | Gogo AVANCE L5 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | — | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 12 | 19 | 19 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 12 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT | FWD / AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9.7 | 9.7 | 8.4 | 8.8 | 8.3 | 9.4 | 9.7 | 9.7 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | No | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 8 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 27110 | 27140 | 21650 | 23190 | 21280 | 25560 | 27110 | 27140 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 6000 | 6000 | — | — | — | — | 5800 | 5800 |
| Engine | ||||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | HTF7500E | HTF7500E | AE3007A2 | CF34-10 E7-B | PW617F1-E | Canada PW535E1 | HTF7500E | HTF7500E |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition | 3500 | 5000 | On-Condition | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 18 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 8 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 18 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 6540 | 7036 | 9020 | 18500 | 1730 | 3360 | 6540 | 7528 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | 1404 | 1441 | 1901 | 4184 | 543 | 757 | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 1932 | 1963 | — | — | — | — | — | 1963 |
| Dimensions | ||||||||
| Length (ft) | 64.6 | 68.1 | 86.5 | 119 | 42.1 | 51.2 | 64.6 | 68.1 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 66.5 | 66.5 | 69.5 | 94.2 | 40.4 | 52.16 | 70.5 | 70.5 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | 0.3 | 0.3 | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 6.9 | 6.8 | 6.9 | 8.8 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 6.9 | 6.8 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6.6 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 6 | 6 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 20.6 | 24.1 | 42.4 | 76.6 | 11 | 17.2 | 20.6 | 24.1 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 21.1 | 21.2 | 22.2 | 34.7 | 14.3 | 16.75 | 21.1 | 21 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.7 | 4.7 | 5.2 | 8 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 4.7 | 4.7 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 17.4 | 21.3 | 30.3 | 67.2 | 9 | 14.8 | 17.4 | 21.3 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 110 | 110 | — | 120 | 60 | 74 | 110 | 110 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 40 | 45 | 286 | 323 | 10 | 10 | 40 | 45 |