Embraer Legacy 450 vs Embraer Legacy 500 vs Embraer Legacy 650e 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, optimized for short to mid-range trips and typically seating about 4–7 passengers. The Phenom 300E steps up as a light jet with noticeably more range and cabin space, commonly accommodating about 6–9 passengers. The Legacy 450 and Legacy 500 are midsize jets; both generally seat about 8–10 passengers, with the Legacy 500 offering more range than the 450. The Praetor 500 and Praetor 600 are the updated, longer-range successors to the Legacy 450/500 family: the Praetor 500 sits in the midsize/super-midsize range with roughly 8–10 seats and more reach than the Legacy 450, while the Praetor 600 is super-midsize with about 8–12 seats and the longest range of this group. The Legacy 650E is a large-cabin jet with the highest passenger capacity, often around 10–14 passengers, and long-range capability suited to intercontinental missions; its range is generally comparable to or greater than the Praetor 600, depending on configuration.
| Spec | Embraer Legacy 450 | Embraer Legacy 500 | Embraer Legacy 650E | Embraer Phenom 100EV | Embraer Phenom 300E | Embraer Praetor 500 | Embraer Praetor 600 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.04 | $ 6.74 | $ 8.41 | $ 2.84 | $ 3.88 | $ 6.02 | $ 6.74 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 9 | 10 | 14 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 10 |
| Manufacturer | Embraer | Embraer | Embraer | Embraer | Embraer | Embraer | Embraer |
| Aircraft Name | Legacy 450 | Legacy 500 | Legacy 650E | Phenom 100EV | Phenom 300E | Praetor 500 | Praetor 600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 2973 | 3153 | 3980 | 1,178 | 2,010 | 3340 | 4018 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.86 | $ 0.84 | $ 0.70 | $ 0.71 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.86 | $ 0.84 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 12 | 19 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 12 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 12908 | 14837 | 22510 | 3451 | 6914 | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 9 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 2,790 | $ 3,141 | $ 3,860 | $ 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 | Prodigy Touch (G3000) | Prodigy Touch (G3000) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 481 | 481 | 458 | 406 | 464 | 466 | 542 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $16,995,000 | $20,000,000 | $26,500,000 | $4,250,000 | $9,650,000 | $16,995,000 | $20,995,000 |
| Cabin | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Total Seats | 9 | 10 | 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 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 12 | 19 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 12 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9.7 | 9.7 | 8.4 | 8.3 | 9.4 | 9.7 | 9.7 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | No | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 9 | 12 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 8 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 27110 | 27140 | 21650 | 21280 | 25560 | 27110 | 27140 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 6000 | 6000 | — | — | — | 5800 | 5800 |
| Engine | |||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | HTF7500E | HTF7500E | AE3007A2 | PW617F1-E | Canada PW535E1 | HTF7500E | HTF7500E |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition | 3500 | 5000 | On-Condition | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 18 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 8 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 18 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 6540 | 7036 | 9020 | 1730 | 3360 | 6540 | 7528 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | 1404 | 1441 | 1901 | 543 | 757 | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 1932 | 1963 | — | — | — | — | 1963 |
| Dimensions | |||||||
| Length (ft) | 64.6 | 68.1 | 86.5 | 42.1 | 51.2 | 64.6 | 68.1 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 66.5 | 66.5 | 69.5 | 40.4 | 52.16 | 70.5 | 70.5 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | 0.3 | 0.3 | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 6.9 | 6.8 | 6.9 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 6.9 | 6.8 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 6 | 6 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 20.6 | 24.1 | 42.4 | 11 | 17.2 | 20.6 | 24.1 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 21.1 | 21.2 | 22.2 | 14.3 | 16.75 | 21.1 | 21 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.7 | 4.7 | 5.2 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 4.7 | 4.7 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 17.4 | 21.3 | 30.3 | 9 | 14.8 | 17.4 | 21.3 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 110 | 110 | — | 60 | 74 | 110 | 110 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 40 | 45 | 286 | 10 | 10 | 40 | 45 |