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Embraer Phenom 300e vs Embraer Praetor 500 vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Pilatus Pc 24"

All four are business jets, but they sit in different size and mission categories. The Embraer Phenom 300E is a light jet optimized for short-to-medium trips, typically carrying about 6–8 passengers, with a range around 2,000 nautical miles. The Embraer Praetor 500 moves up to the midsize category, usually seating about 8–9 passengers, and stretches range to roughly 3,300 nautical miles, making it notably more capable for longer nonstop missions. The Embraer Praetor 600 is a super-midsize jet, generally carrying about 8–12 passengers, and extends range further to about 4,000 nautical miles, better suited to longer intercontinental-style legs and higher cabin comfort expectations. The Pilatus PC-24 is often described as a “super versatile” light-to-midsize jet, commonly configured for about 6–10 passengers, with range roughly around 2,000 nautical miles; its standout advantage is operational flexibility, including strong short-runway performance compared with many similarly sized jets.

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