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Embraer Legacy 650e vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Pilatus Pc 24

In category, the Embraer Legacy 650E is a long-range, large-cabin business jet derived from the ERJ family, emphasizing cabin volume and comfort; the Embraer Praetor 600 is a newer-generation super-midsize jet focused on higher efficiency, modern systems, and strong runway performance for its class; the Pilatus PC-24 is a light jet with “versatile utility” positioning, designed for flexible operations including shorter and rougher fields. On range, the Legacy 650E and Praetor 600 are broadly comparable long-leg travelers, with the Legacy 650E typically around the 3,900 nautical mile class and the Praetor 600 slightly higher at about 4,000 nautical miles, while the PC-24 is shorter-range at roughly 2,000 nautical miles depending on payload and conditions. On passenger capacity, the Legacy 650E generally carries the most in typical executive layouts, commonly seating around 13 (with higher-density options). The Praetor 600 usually seats fewer, often around 8 to 12. The PC-24 typically seats about 6 to 10 in executive configurations, with flexibility for mixed passenger/cargo missions.

SpecEmbraer Legacy 650EEmbraer Praetor 600Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 8.41$ 6.74$ 3.71
Min Crew221
Total Seats14106
ManufacturerEmbraerEmbraerPilatus
Aircraft NameLegacy 650EPraetor 600PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)398040182076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.70$ 0.84$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats191210
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)225106680
Standard Cabin Seats1286
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,860$ 3,141$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EliteRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)458542440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$26,500,000$20,995,000$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew221
Crew RestNoNoNo
Jump SeatNoNoNo
Total Seats14106
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats191210
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.49.79.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats1286
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)216502714023500
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5800
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelAE3007A2HTF7500EFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition5000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 18ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)902075283435
No. of Engines222
Fuel Burn (lbph)1901
Fuel Capacity (gal)1963
Dimensions
Length (ft)86.568.152.2
Wingspan (ft)69.570.555.8
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)6.96.85.6
Cabin Height (ft)665.1
Cabin Length (ft)42.424.123
Overall Height (ft)22.22117.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.24.73.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)30.321.317
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)2864590
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)110