Embraer Legacy 500 vs Embraer Legacy 650e vs Embraer Praetor 500 vs Embraer Praetor 600
The Embraer Legacy 500 and Praetor 500 sit in the midsize category, while the Legacy 650E and Praetor 600 are in the super-midsize to large-cabin class, with the 650E emphasizing a longer, roomier cabin. In range, the Legacy 500 is a solid midsize performer at roughly 3,100 nautical miles, but the Praetor 500 extends that to about 3,300 nautical miles. Moving up, the Praetor 600 offers around 4,000 nautical miles, positioning it for longer transcontinental missions, while the Legacy 650E is similar at roughly 3,900–4,000 nautical miles, often favored for its larger cabin volume. Passenger capacity is broadly comparable across the line in typical configurations: the Legacy 500 and Praetor 500 generally seat about 8 to 9 passengers, the Praetor 600 typically accommodates around 8 to 10, and the Legacy 650E commonly seats about 10 to 13, with higher-density layouts possible. Overall, the Praetor models prioritize newer performance and avionics, while the Legacy 650E prioritizes cabin size and seating.
| Spec | Embraer Legacy 500 | Embraer Legacy 650E | Embraer Praetor 500 | Embraer Praetor 600 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.74 | $ 8.41 | $ 6.02 | $ 6.74 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 14 | 9 | 10 |
| Manufacturer | Embraer | Embraer | Embraer | Embraer |
| Aircraft Name | Legacy 500 | Legacy 650E | Praetor 500 | Praetor 600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 3153 | 3980 | 3340 | 4018 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.84 | $ 0.70 | $ 0.86 | $ 0.84 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 19 | 9 | 12 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 14837 | 22510 | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 9 | 12 | 7 | 8 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,141 | $ 3,860 | $ 2,779 | $ 3,141 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Honeywell Primus Elite | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 481 | 458 | 466 | 542 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $20,000,000 | $26,500,000 | $16,995,000 | $20,995,000 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | No | No | No | No |
| Total Seats | 10 | 14 | 9 | 10 |
| Connectivity | Gogo AVANCE L5 | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 | Gogo AVANCE L5 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 19 | 9 | 12 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9.7 | 8.4 | 9.7 | 9.7 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 9 | 12 | 7 | 8 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 27140 | 21650 | 27110 | 27140 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 6000 | — | 5800 | 5800 |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | HTF7500E | AE3007A2 | HTF7500E | HTF7500E |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 18 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 18 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7036 | 9020 | 6540 | 7528 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | 1441 | 1901 | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 1963 | — | — | 1963 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 68.1 | 86.5 | 64.6 | 68.1 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 66.5 | 69.5 | 70.5 | 70.5 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 6.8 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.8 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 24.1 | 42.4 | 20.6 | 24.1 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 21.2 | 22.2 | 21.1 | 21 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.7 | 5.2 | 4.7 | 4.7 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 21.3 | 30.3 | 17.4 | 21.3 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 110 | — | 110 | 110 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 45 | 286 | 40 | 45 |