Embraer Legacy 650e vs Embraer Lineage 1000e vs Gulfstream G650er vs Gulfstream G800 1
The Embraer Legacy 650E is a super‑midsize business jet aimed at shorter intercontinental missions, with a range of roughly 3,900–4,000 nautical miles and typically seating about 13 passengers (with maximum configurations around the mid‑teens). The Embraer Lineage 1000E is a VIP airliner based on the E190 regional jet, positioned as an ultra‑large cabin platform; it trades range for space, flying about 4,600 nautical miles while accommodating far more people—commonly 16–19 in high‑luxury layouts, but capable of carrying several dozen in denser configurations. Gulfstream’s G650ER is an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin flagship, designed for true global city pairs, with about 7,500 nautical miles of range and typical seating around 14–19. The newer Gulfstream G800 sits in the same ultra‑long‑range category but pushes farther, around 8,000 nautical miles, with similar typical capacity (roughly 14–19) while emphasizing efficiency and next‑generation cabin and avionics updates.
| Spec | Embraer Legacy 650E | Embraer Lineage 1000E | Gulfstream G650ER | Gulfstream G800 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 | — |
| DOC / nm | $ 8.41 | $ 11.68 | $ 9.39 | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 3 | 4 | — |
| Total Seats | 14 | 19 | 14 | 15 |
| Manufacturer | Embraer | Embraer | Gulfstream | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Legacy 650E | Lineage 1000E | G650ER | G750 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | — |
| Max Range (nm) | 3980 | 4640 | 7500 | — |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.70 | $ 0.97 | $ 0.78 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 19 | 19 | — |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | — |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 22510 | 50043 | 49500 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 16 | 12 | — |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,860 | $ 5,827 | $ 4,844 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Honeywell Primus Elite | Honeywell Primus Epic | Gulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic) | — |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 458 | 470 | 516 | 982 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $26,500,000 | $51,250,000 | $60,000,000 | 71500000 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 3 | 4 | — |
| Crew Rest | No | Yes | Yes | — |
| Jump Seat | No | Yes | Yes | — |
| Total Seats | 14 | 14 | 14 | — |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 19 | 19 | — |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.4 | 8.8 | 10.7 | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 12 | 12 | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 21650 | 23190 | 31900 | — |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | — |
| Model | AE3007A2 | CF34-10 E7-B | BR725 A1-12 | — |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition | — |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 9020 | 18500 | 16900 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | 1901 | 4184 | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 86.5 | 119 | 99.8 | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | 69.5 | 94.2 | 99.6 | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 6.9 | 8.8 | 8.2 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6 | 6.6 | 6.5 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 42.4 | 76.6 | 46.9 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 22.2 | 34.7 | 25.7 | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 5.2 | 8 | 6.7 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 30.3 | 67.2 | 32.7 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 286 | 323 | 235 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 120 | — | — |