AIR.ONE

Embraer Legacy 500 vs Gulfstream G500 vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Embraer Legacy 500 and Gulfstream G500 are midsize-to-large business jets aimed at longer nonstop missions than the Pilatus PC-24. The Legacy 500 sits in the super-midsize category, typically offering about 3,000–3,200 nautical miles of range and seating commonly arranged for 8–12 passengers, balancing transcontinental capability with a relatively spacious cabin for its class. The Gulfstream G500 is a large-cabin jet, built for higher speed and longer legs, with typical range around 5,200–5,300 nautical miles and configurations often for about 12–16 passengers, making it better suited to longer international routes and larger groups. The Pilatus PC-24 is a light jet with an unusual niche: it generally carries about 6–10 passengers and offers roughly 2,000 nautical miles of range, but emphasizes operational flexibility, including access to shorter and more rugged runways that many business jets avoid. In short, G500 leads on range and capacity, Legacy 500 is a strong super-midsize all-rounder, and PC-24 trades distance and cabin size for versatility.

SpecEmbraer Legacy 500Gulfstream G500Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 6.74$ 9.00$ 3.71
Min Crew241
Total Seats10126
ManufacturerEmbraerGulfstreamPilatus
Aircraft NameLegacy 500G500PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)315352002076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.90$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats121910
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)14837306506680
Standard Cabin Seats9106
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,141$ 4,644$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)481516440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$20,000,000$47,500,000$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew241
Crew RestNoNoNo
Jump SeatNoYesNo
Total Seats10126
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats121910
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.710.79.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats9106
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)271403190023500
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6000
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelHTF7500EPW814GAFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)On-Condition100005000
Flat RatingISA + 18ISA + 15ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)7036151443435
No. of Engines222
Fuel Burn (lbph)1441
Fuel Capacity (gal)1963
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.191.252.2
Wingspan (ft)66.586.355.8
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)6.87.65.6
Cabin Height (ft)66.45.1
Cabin Length (ft)24.141.523
Overall Height (ft)21.225.517.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.76.13.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)21.326.317
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)110
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)4523090