Embraer Legacy 450 vs Embraer Praetor 500 vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Pilatus Pc 24
All four are midsize/super‑midsize business jets, but they split into two Embraer cabin families and the more rugged Pilatus concept. The Embraer Legacy 450 is a super‑midsize jet with a typical range around 2,900 nautical miles and usually seats about 7 to 9 passengers in standard executive layouts. The Praetor 500 is the updated, longer‑leg version of that same cabin class, still super‑midsize, offering roughly 3,300 nautical miles of range and typically carrying about 7 to 9 passengers. The Praetor 600 moves up slightly in capability while staying in the super‑midsize category, stretching range to about 4,000 nautical miles and commonly seating around 8 to 10 passengers, making it the best choice here for longer nonstop missions. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a versatile light‑to‑midsize jet designed for frequent operations into shorter or unimproved runways; its range is typically around 2,000 nautical miles and it generally accommodates about 6 to 8 passengers in executive seating, trading long‑range cruise for operational flexibility.
| Spec | Embraer Legacy 450 | Embraer Praetor 500 | Embraer Praetor 600 | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.04 | $ 6.02 | $ 6.74 | $ 3.71 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 9 | 9 | 10 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Embraer | Embraer | Embraer | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | Legacy 450 | Praetor 500 | Praetor 600 | PC-24 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 2973 | 3340 | 4018 | 2076 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.86 | $ 0.86 | $ 0.84 | $ 0.62 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 9 | 12 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 12908 | — | — | 6680 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 7 | 8 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 2,790 | $ 2,779 | $ 3,141 | $ 1,619 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 481 | 466 | 542 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $16,995,000 | $16,995,000 | $20,995,000 | $11,800,000 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | No | No | No | No |
| Total Seats | 9 | 9 | 10 | 6 |
| Connectivity | Gogo AVANCE L5 | Gogo AVANCE L5 | Gogo AVANCE L5 | — |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 9 | 12 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT | FWD |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.3 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Optional Refreshment Center |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 7 | 8 | 6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 27110 | 27110 | 27140 | 23500 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 6000 | 5800 | 5800 | — |
| Cargo Door | — | — | — | Yes |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | HTF7500E | HTF7500E | HTF7500E | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition | 5000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 18 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 23 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 6540 | 6540 | 7528 | 3435 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | 1404 | — | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 1932 | — | 1963 | — |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 64.6 | 64.6 | 68.1 | 52.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 66.5 | 70.5 | 70.5 | 55.8 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.8 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 20.6 | 20.6 | 24.1 | 23 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 21.1 | 21.1 | 21 | 17.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 17.4 | 17.4 | 21.3 | 17 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 110 | 110 | 110 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 40 | 40 | 45 | 90 |