Embraer Legacy 450 vs Embraer Praetor 500 vs Embraer Praetor 600
The Embraer Legacy 450 and Praetor 500 sit in the midsize class, while the Praetor 600 is positioned as a super-midsize aircraft. In range, the Legacy 450 is the shortest-legged of the three at about 2,900 nautical miles, making it best suited to regional and medium-length missions. The Praetor 500 extends capability to roughly 3,300 nautical miles, enabling more consistent U.S. coast-to-coast and longer transcontinental routes. The Praetor 600 offers the greatest reach at about 4,000 nautical miles, pushing into true intercontinental city pairs for its category. Passenger capacity is broadly similar: all typically seat 8 to 9 passengers in standard executive configurations, though maximum certified seating is higher if configured accordingly. In general terms, the Legacy 450 is the baseline midsize option, the Praetor 500 adds more range and updated systems within the same broad category, and the Praetor 600 delivers the biggest step up in mission length while remaining in the super-midsize segment.
| Spec | Embraer Legacy 450 | Embraer Praetor 500 | Embraer Praetor 600 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.04 | $ 6.02 | $ 6.74 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 9 | 9 | 10 |
| Manufacturer | Embraer | Embraer | Embraer |
| Aircraft Name | Legacy 450 | Praetor 500 | Praetor 600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 2973 | 3340 | 4018 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.86 | $ 0.86 | $ 0.84 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 9 | 12 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 12908 | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 7 | 8 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 2,790 | $ 2,779 | $ 3,141 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 481 | 466 | 542 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $16,995,000 | $16,995,000 | $20,995,000 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | No | No | No |
| Total Seats | 9 | 9 | 10 |
| Connectivity | Gogo AVANCE L5 | Gogo AVANCE L5 | Gogo AVANCE L5 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 9 | 12 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 7 | 8 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 27110 | 27110 | 27140 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 6000 | 5800 | 5800 |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | HTF7500E | HTF7500E | HTF7500E |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 18 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 18 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 6540 | 6540 | 7528 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | 1404 | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 1932 | — | 1963 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 64.6 | 64.6 | 68.1 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 66.5 | 70.5 | 70.5 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.8 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 20.6 | 20.6 | 24.1 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 21.1 | 21.1 | 21 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 17.4 | 17.4 | 21.3 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 110 | 110 | 110 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 40 | 40 | 45 |