Embraer Legacy 450 vs Embraer Legacy 500 vs Embraer Phenom 100ev vs Embraer Praetor 500 vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Leonardo Aw109 Trekker
The Embraer Phenom 100EV is the smallest of the group, a very light jet suited to short-to-medium missions with the shortest range here and typically seating about four to seven passengers. The Legacy 450 and Legacy 500 are midsize/super-midsize business jets; they offer substantially longer range than the Phenom 100EV and commonly carry around eight to twelve passengers, with the Legacy 500 generally providing a bit more cabin volume and mission capability than the Legacy 450. The Praetor 500 and Praetor 600 are the modernized successors in the same family, both in the super-midsize class; they retain similar passenger capacity (roughly eight to twelve) but extend range and upgrade avionics and performance, with the Praetor 600 delivering the longest range of the Embraer jets listed and the Praetor 500 slotting just below it. The Leonardo AW109 Trekker is not a jet but a light twin-engine helicopter; it trades fixed-wing range for rotorcraft flexibility, typically carrying about five to seven passengers and operating on shorter ranges than the midsize and super-midsize jets.
| Spec | Embraer Legacy 450 | Embraer Legacy 500 | Embraer Phenom 100EV | Embraer Praetor 500 | Embraer Praetor 600 | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW109 Trekker |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.04 | $ 6.74 | $ 2.84 | $ 6.02 | $ 6.74 | $ 7.40 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 9 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 8 |
| Manufacturer | Embraer | Embraer | Embraer | Embraer | Embraer | Leonardo |
| Aircraft Name | Legacy 450 | Legacy 500 | Phenom 100EV | Praetor 500 | Praetor 600 | AW109 Trekker |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 2973 | 3153 | 1,178 | 3340 | 4018 | 450 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.86 | $ 0.84 | $ 0.71 | $ 0.86 | $ 0.84 | $ 0.93 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 6 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 12908 | 14837 | 3451 | — | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 2,790 | $ 3,141 | $ 1,152 | $ 2,779 | $ 3,141 | $ 1,125 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Prodigy Touch (G3000) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Genesys Aerosystems |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 481 | 481 | 406 | 466 | 542 | 152 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $16,995,000 | $20,000,000 | $4,250,000 | $16,995,000 | $20,995,000 | $6,950,000 |
| Flight Rules | — | — | — | — | — | VFR |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No | No | No | — |
| Jump Seat | No | No | No | No | No | — |
| Total Seats | 9 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 8 |
| Connectivity | Gogo AVANCE L5 | Gogo AVANCE L5 | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 | Gogo AVANCE L5 | — |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | — | FWD | FWD | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 12 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 6 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9.7 | 9.7 | 8.3 | 9.7 | 9.7 | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | No | Galley | Galley | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 27110 | 27140 | 21280 | 27110 | 27140 | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 6000 | 6000 | — | 5800 | 5800 | — |
| Engine | ||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | HTF7500E | HTF7500E | PW617F1-E | HTF7500E | HTF7500E | PW207C |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | 3500 | On-Condition | On-Condition | 4000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 18 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 8 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 18 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 6540 | 7036 | 1730 | 6540 | 7528 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | 1404 | 1441 | 543 | — | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 1932 | 1963 | — | — | 1963 | 152 |
| Fuel Type | — | — | — | — | — | JetFuel |
| Horsepower | — | — | — | — | — | 735 |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 64.6 | 68.1 | 42.1 | 64.6 | 68.1 | 42.5 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 66.5 | 66.5 | 40.4 | 70.5 | 70.5 | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | 0.3 | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 6.9 | 6.8 | 5.1 | 6.9 | 6.8 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6 | 4.9 | 6 | 6 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 20.6 | 24.1 | 11 | 20.6 | 24.1 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 21.1 | 21.2 | 14.3 | 21.1 | 21 | 11.5 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.7 | 4.7 | 3.6 | 4.7 | 4.7 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 17.4 | 21.3 | 9 | 17.4 | 21.3 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 110 | 110 | 60 | 110 | 110 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 40 | 45 | 10 | 40 | 45 | — |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | — | — | — | — | — | 35.5 |