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Embraer Phenom 300e vs Embraer Praetor 500 vs Embraer Praetor 600

The Embraer Phenom 300E is a light jet aimed at shorter missions and efficient regional travel. It typically carries about six to eight passengers in a compact cabin and offers transcontinental-capable legs in many real-world U.S. missions, with an advertised range around 2,000 nautical miles depending on reserves and configuration. The Embraer Praetor 500 steps up into the midsize category, with a larger, more comfortable cabin and generally higher baggage and fuel capacity. It commonly seats eight to nine passengers and is designed for longer nonstop city pairs, with an advertised range around 3,300 nautical miles. The Embraer Praetor 600 is a super-midsize jet and the longest-legged of the three. It usually accommodates eight to ten passengers with more space and amenities for extended flights. Its advertised range is roughly 4,000 nautical miles, enabling more true intercontinental segments. In short, the lineup scales from the Phenom 300E for light-jet efficiency, to the Praetor 500 for midsize reach, to the Praetor 600 for maximum range and cabin capability.

SpecEmbraer Phenom 300EEmbraer Praetor 500Embraer Praetor 600
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 3.88$ 6.02$ 6.74
Min Crew122
Total Seats10910
ManufacturerEmbraerEmbraerEmbraer
Aircraft NamePhenom 300EPraetor 500Praetor 600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)2,01033404018
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.55$ 0.86$ 0.84
Max Cabin Seats10912
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)6914
Standard Cabin Seats678
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,758$ 2,779$ 3,141
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Prodigy Touch (G3000)Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionRockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)464466542
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$9,650,000$16,995,000$20,995,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew122
Crew RestNoNoNo
Jump SeatNoNoNo
Total Seats9910
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats9912
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.49.79.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats778
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)255602711027140
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5Gogo AVANCE L5
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)58005800
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelCanada PW535E1HTF7500EHTF7500E
TBO (hrs)5000On-ConditionOn-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 18ISA + 18
Thrust (lbs)336065407528
No. of Engines222
Fuel Burn (lbph)757
Fuel Capacity (gal)1963
Dimensions
Length (ft)51.264.668.1
Wingspan (ft)52.1670.570.5
Aisle Step (ft)0.3Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)5.16.96.8
Cabin Height (ft)4.966
Cabin Length (ft)17.220.624.1
Overall Height (ft)16.7521.121
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.64.74.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.817.421.3
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)74110110
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)104045