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Embraer Phenom 300e vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Gulfstream G280

The Embraer Phenom 300E is a light jet aimed at shorter missions and efficient regional flying. It typically seats about 6 to 9 passengers depending on configuration, and offers roughly a 2,000–2,100 nautical mile range, making it well suited for frequent city-pair trips without the cost and cabin size of a midsize aircraft. The Embraer Praetor 600 moves into the super-midsize category, with a larger, longer-range cabin and more capability for transcontinental missions. It generally accommodates around 8 to 12 passengers and delivers about a 4,000 nautical mile range, enabling many U.S. coast-to-coast flights and longer international segments with fewer stops. The Gulfstream G280 is also a super-midsize jet and competes closely with the Praetor 600 on mission profile. It commonly carries about 8 to 10 passengers and has a range around 3,600–3,800 nautical miles, emphasizing high-speed, long-leg performance and a refined Gulfstream cabin experience.

SpecEmbraer Phenom 300EEmbraer Praetor 600Gulfstream G280
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 3.88$ 6.74$ 6.57
Min Crew122
Total Seats101010
ManufacturerEmbraerEmbraerGulfstream
Aircraft NamePhenom 300EPraetor 600G280
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)2,01040183600
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.55$ 0.84$ 0.82
Max Cabin Seats101210
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)691415550
Standard Cabin Seats688
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,758$ 3,141$ 3,168
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Prodigy Touch (G3000)Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)464542481
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$9,650,000$20,995,000$24,900,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew122
Crew RestNoNoNo
Jump SeatNoNoNo
Total Seats91010
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats91210
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.49.79.2
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats788
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)255602714025000
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)58005800
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelCanada PW535E1HTF7500EHTF7250G
TBO (hrs)5000On-ConditionOn-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 18ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)336075287624
No. of Engines222
Fuel Burn (lbph)757
Fuel Capacity (gal)1963
Dimensions
Length (ft)51.268.166.9
Wingspan (ft)52.1670.563
Aisle Step (ft)0.3Flat Floor0.3
Cabin Width (ft)5.16.86.9
Cabin Height (ft)4.966.3
Cabin Length (ft)17.224.125.9
Overall Height (ft)16.752121.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.64.75.4
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.821.317.7
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)74110
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1045154