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Embraer Praetor 600 vs Gulfstream G280 vs Gulfstream G500

The Embraer Praetor 600 and Gulfstream G280 compete in the super-midsize category, while the Gulfstream G500 is a larger, long-range large-cabin business jet. In range, the Praetor 600 is typically around 4,000 nautical miles, the G280 is similar at roughly 3,600–3,800 nautical miles, and the G500 steps up to about 5,200 nautical miles, enabling more nonstop city pairs and greater routing flexibility. For passenger capacity, all three are commonly configured for about 8 to 10 passengers in typical corporate layouts, but the G500’s bigger cabin more comfortably supports higher-density arrangements (often up to the mid-teens depending on configuration) and offers more space per passenger for longer missions. Overall, Praetor 600 and G280 are closest in mission profile and size, whereas the G500 is positioned above them for longer range and a roomier cabin experience.

SpecEmbraer Praetor 600Gulfstream G280Gulfstream G500
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 6.74$ 6.57$ 9.00
Min Crew224
Total Seats101012
ManufacturerEmbraerGulfstreamGulfstream
Aircraft NamePraetor 600G280G500
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)401836005200
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.82$ 0.90
Max Cabin Seats121019
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats8810
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,141$ 3,168$ 4,644
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)542481516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$20,995,000$24,900,000$47,500,000
Useful Load (lbs)1555030650
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew224
Crew RestNoNoNo
Jump SeatNoNoYes
Total Seats101012
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats121019
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.79.210.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats8810
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)271402500031900
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)58005800
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelHTF7500EHTF7250GPW814GA
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition10000
Flat RatingISA + 18ISA + 17ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)7528762415144
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)1963
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.166.991.2
Wingspan (ft)70.56386.3
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor0.3Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)6.86.97.6
Cabin Height (ft)66.36.4
Cabin Length (ft)24.125.941.5
Overall Height (ft)2121.425.5
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.75.46.1
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)21.317.726.3
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)110
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)45154230