Compare Embraer Legacy 500 vs Gulfstream G500 vs Pilatus PC-24
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| Manufacturer | Embraer | Gulfstream | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Type | Legacy 500 | G500 | PC-24 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $20,000,000 | $47,500,000 | $11,800,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,141 | $ 4,644 | $ 1,619 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.74 | $ 9.00 | $ 3.71 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.84 | $ 0.90 | $ 0.62 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 481 | 516 | 440 |
| Max Range (nm) | 3153 | 5200 | 2076 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 14837 | 30650 | 6680 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 12 | 6 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 9 | 10 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 19 | 10 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Weights | |||
| MRAMP (lbs) | 38537 | 77250 | 18400 |
| MTOW (lbs) | 38360 | 79600 | 18300 |
| MLW (lbs) | 34524 | 64350 | 16900 |
| MZFW (lbs) | 26500 | 52100 | 14220 |
| BOW (lbs) | 23700 | 46850 | 11620 |
| BEW (lbs) | 23523 | - | 11520 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 14837 | 30650 | 6680 |
| Max Payload (lbs) | 2800 | 5500 | 2500 |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 13058 | 28850 | 5964 |
| Payload Max Fuel (lbs) | 1773 | 1800 | 715 |
| Max Baggage Weight (lbs) | 1298 | 2250 | 1000 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Wingspan (ft) | 66.5 | 86.3 | 55.8 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 21.2 | 25.5 | 17.4 |
| Length (ft) | 68.1 | 91.2 | 52.2 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6.4 | 5.1 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 6.8 | 7.6 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.7 | 6.1 | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 24.1 | 41.5 | 23 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 21.3 | 26.3 | 17 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 45 | 230 | 90 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 110 | - | - |
| Engine | |||
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Manufacturer | Embraer | Gulfstream | Pilatus |
| Model | HTF7500E | PW814GA | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7036 | 15144 | 3435 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 18 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 23 |
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 10000 | 5000 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 1963 | - | - |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | 1441 | - | - |
| Avionics | |||
| Flight Deck | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| FMS | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Autopilot | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| PFD | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| MFD | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| GPS | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| AHRS | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Transponder | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| VHF Com | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| VHF NAV | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Cabin | |||
| Total Seats | 10 | 12 | 6 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 9 | 10 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 19 | 10 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Cargo Door | - | - | Yes |
| Connectivity | Gogo AVANCE L5 | - | - |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Optional Refreshment Center |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | No | Yes | No |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 6000 | - | - |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 27140 | 31900 | 23500 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9.7 | 10.7 | 9.3 |
| Other | |||
| APU Manufacturer | - | - | - |
| APU Model | - | - | - |
| APU TBO (hrs) | - | - | - |
| Warranty | |||
| Airframe (Yrs) | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Airframe (Hrs) | 1000 | 1000 | - |
| Engine (Yrs) | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| Engine (Hrs) | 1000 | 1000 | 2000 |
| APU (Hrs) | 2000 | 2000 | - |
| Avionics (Yrs) | - | - | 3 |
| Performance | |||
| Max Cruise Speed (Mach) | 0.83 | 0.9 | 0.74 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 481 | 516 | 440 |
| Long Range Cruise (Mach) | 0.77 | 0.85 | 0.62 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 440 | 487 | 358 |
| Vref (kias) | 102 | - | 90 |
| Stall Speed - Flaps (kias) | - | - | 82 |
| Max Range (nm) | 3153 | 5200 | 2076 |
| Max Range Crew + 4 (nm) | 3125 | 5200 | 1882 |
| Max Range Crew + 6 (nm) | - | 5200 | 1689 |
| Max Range Crew + 8 (nm) | - | 5200 | 1498 |
| Take-off FL (ft) | 4084 | 5200 | 2930 |
| Take-Off (5000 / ISA + 10) | 5523 | - | 4720 |
| Landing Roll (ft) | 2122 | 3100 | 2375 |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 2000 | - | 4151 |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | 45000 | 51000 | 45000 |