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Embraer Praetor 500 vs Gulfstream G280 vs Gulfstream G800 1

Embraer’s Praetor 500 and Gulfstream’s G280 sit in the super-midsize category, while the Gulfstream G800 is an ultra-long-range, large-cabin flagship. The Praetor 500 typically offers about 3,340 nautical miles of range, making it well suited to transcontinental missions and some transatlantic pairings with favorable winds. The G280 is also super-midsize and generally ranges around 3,600 nautical miles, giving it slightly more reach for longer city pairs. In passenger capacity, both the Praetor 500 and G280 are commonly configured for roughly 8 to 10 passengers in a typical executive layout, with maximum seating options higher depending on interior choices. The G800 steps into a different class entirely, with published range around 8,000 nautical miles, enabling true intercontinental nonstop flights. Its cabin is substantially larger, with typical configurations often seating about 12 to 16 passengers (and more in high-density layouts), emphasizing long-haul comfort, multiple living zones, and greater baggage and amenities compared with the super-midsize pair.

SpecEmbraer Praetor 500Gulfstream G280Gulfstream G800
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 6.02$ 6.57
Min Crew22
Total Seats91015
ManufacturerEmbraerGulfstreamGulfstream
Aircraft NamePraetor 500G280G750
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)33403600
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.86$ 0.82
Max Cabin Seats910
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats78
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,779$ 3,168
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)466481982
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$16,995,000$24,900,00071500000
Useful Load (lbs)15550
Cabin
Cockpit22
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew22
Crew RestNoNo
Jump SeatNoNo
Total Seats910
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats910
Lavatory LocationAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.79.2
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats78
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2711025000
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)58005800
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelHTF7500EHTF7250G
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 18ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)65407624
No. of Engines22
Dimensions
Length (ft)64.666.9
Wingspan (ft)70.563
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor0.3
Cabin Width (ft)6.96.9
Cabin Height (ft)66.3
Cabin Length (ft)20.625.9
Overall Height (ft)21.121.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.75.4
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17.417.7
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)110
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)40154