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Embraer Praetor 600 vs Gulfstream G280

The Embraer Praetor 600 and Gulfstream G280 both sit in the super-midsize business jet category, designed for longer missions than traditional midsize jets while still using many secondary airports. In range, the Praetor 600 is typically cited around 4,000 nautical miles class, while the G280 is usually quoted slightly higher at about 3,600 to 4,200 nautical miles depending on source and mission assumptions; in practical terms, both support many transcontinental U.S. flights and selective North Atlantic city pairs with appropriate payload and winds. For passenger capacity, each is commonly configured for about 8 to 10 passengers in comfort, with maximum certified seating generally higher than typical executive layouts. The Praetor 600 often emphasizes cabin comfort and modern cabin technology in standard configurations, while the G280 is frequently positioned around strong cruise performance and range in its segment. Actual achievable range and seating depend heavily on interior configuration, passenger load, reserves, and weather.

SpecEmbraer Praetor 600Gulfstream G280
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 6.74$ 6.57
Min Crew22
Total Seats1010
ManufacturerEmbraerGulfstream
Aircraft NamePraetor 600G280
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)40183600
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.82
Max Cabin Seats1210
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats88
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,141$ 3,168
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)542481
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$20,995,000$24,900,000
Useful Load (lbs)15550
Cabin
Cockpit22
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew22
Crew RestNoNo
Jump SeatNoNo
Total Seats1010
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1210
Lavatory LocationAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.79.2
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats88
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2714025000
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)58005800
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelHTF7500EHTF7250G
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 18ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)75287624
No. of Engines22
Fuel Capacity (gal)1963
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.166.9
Wingspan (ft)70.563
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor0.3
Cabin Width (ft)6.86.9
Cabin Height (ft)66.3
Cabin Length (ft)24.125.9
Overall Height (ft)2121.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.75.4
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)21.317.7
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)110
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)45154