Embraer Lineage 1000e vs Gulfstream G400 vs Gulfstream G650er
The Embraer Lineage 1000E is best viewed as an ultra-large VIP airliner conversion, emphasizing spacious cabin volume and layout flexibility over sheer distance. It typically carries the most passengers of the three in VIP configurations (often around 13–19, and it can be arranged higher), and offers roughly 4,500–4,600 nautical miles of range, making it strong for long regional or some intercontinental missions but not a top-end global nonstop platform. The Gulfstream G400 sits in the large-cabin, long-range business jet category. It generally accommodates about 10–16 passengers and is designed for true intercontinental reach at around 4,200 nautical miles, prioritizing a modern Gulfstream cabin and avionics package over maximum range. The Gulfstream G650ER is an ultra-long-range flagship business jet. Passenger capacity is usually similar in practice (about 11–18), but it leads decisively on distance, with about 7,500 nautical miles of range, enabling many nonstop city pairs that the Lineage 1000E and G400 cannot cover.
| Spec | Embraer Lineage 1000E | Gulfstream G400 | Gulfstream G650ER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 3 | — | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 11.68 | — | $ 9.39 |
| Min Crew | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 19 | 12 | 14 |
| Manufacturer | Embraer | Gulfstream | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Lineage 1000E | G400 | G650ER |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | — | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 4640 | 4200 | 7500 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.97 | — | $ 0.78 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | — | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 50043 | 30650 | 49500 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | — | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 5,827 | — | $ 4,844 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Honeywell Primus Epic | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Gulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 539 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $51,250,000 | 34500000 | $60,000,000 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | — | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 3 | — | 4 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | — | Yes |
| Jump Seat | Yes | — | Yes |
| Total Seats | 14 | — | 14 |
| Galley Location | FWD | — | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | — | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | — | FWD / AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 8.8 | — | 10.7 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | — | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | — | 12 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23190 | — | 31900 |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | — | Yes |
| Model | CF34-10 E7-B | — | BR725 A1-12 |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | — | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | — | ISA + 15 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 18500 | — | 16900 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | — | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | 4184 | — | — |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 119 | — | 99.8 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 94.2 | — | 99.6 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | — | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8.8 | — | 8.2 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.6 | — | 6.5 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 76.6 | — | 46.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 34.7 | — | 25.7 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 8 | — | 6.7 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 67.2 | — | 32.7 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 120 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 323 | — | 235 |