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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.

SpecEmbraer Legacy 450Embraer Praetor 500Embraer Praetor 600
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 6.04$ 6.02$ 6.74
Min Crew222
Total Seats9910
ManufacturerEmbraerEmbraerEmbraer
Aircraft NameLegacy 450Praetor 500Praetor 600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)297333404018
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.86$ 0.86$ 0.84
Max Cabin Seats9912
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)12908
Standard Cabin Seats778
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,790$ 2,779$ 3,141
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionRockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)481466542
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$16,995,000$16,995,000$20,995,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew222
Crew RestNoNoNo
Jump SeatNoNoNo
Total Seats9910
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5Gogo AVANCE L5Gogo AVANCE L5
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats9912
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.79.79.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats778
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)271102711027140
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)600058005800
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelHTF7500EHTF7500EHTF7500E
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 18ISA + 18ISA + 18
Thrust (lbs)654065407528
No. of Engines222
Fuel Burn (lbph)1404
Fuel Capacity (gal)19321963
Dimensions
Length (ft)64.664.668.1
Wingspan (ft)66.570.570.5
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)6.96.96.8
Cabin Height (ft)666
Cabin Length (ft)20.620.624.1
Overall Height (ft)21.121.121
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.74.74.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17.417.421.3
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)110110110
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)404045