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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.

SpecEmbraer Legacy 450Embraer Praetor 500Embraer Praetor 600Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 6.04$ 6.02$ 6.74$ 3.71
Min Crew2221
Total Seats99106
ManufacturerEmbraerEmbraerEmbraerPilatus
Aircraft NameLegacy 450Praetor 500Praetor 600PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)2973334040182076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.86$ 0.86$ 0.84$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats991210
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)129086680
Standard Cabin Seats7786
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,790$ 2,779$ 3,141$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)481466542440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$16,995,000$16,995,000$20,995,000$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew2221
Crew RestNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatNoNoNoNo
Total Seats99106
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5Gogo AVANCE L5Gogo AVANCE L5
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats991210
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.79.79.79.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats7786
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)27110271102714023500
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)600058005800
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelHTF7500EHTF7500EHTF7500EFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-Condition5000
Flat RatingISA + 18ISA + 18ISA + 18ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)6540654075283435
No. of Engines2222
Fuel Burn (lbph)1404
Fuel Capacity (gal)19321963
Dimensions
Length (ft)64.664.668.152.2
Wingspan (ft)66.570.570.555.8
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)6.96.96.85.6
Cabin Height (ft)6665.1
Cabin Length (ft)20.620.624.123
Overall Height (ft)21.121.12117.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.74.74.73.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17.417.421.317
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)110110110
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)40404590