Midsize Jet9 seats3,340 nm
EmbraerPraetor 500
Fly by wire, six foot flat floor cabin and range that reaches well past most of the midsize field. Nearly super midsize capability on a midsize footprint.
The aircraft
Where the Praetor 500 fits
Fly by wire, six foot flat floor cabin and range that reaches well past most of the midsize field. Nearly super midsize capability on a midsize footprint.
The midsize class is where the cabin becomes a room rather than a seat. Ceiling height crosses five and a half feet, baggage capacity roughly doubles over a light jet, and range covers most of the continental United States.
On a 1,000 nautical mile sector the Embraer Praetor 500 plans out near 2h 32m. Push it to 2,000 nautical miles and you are looking at roughly 4h 44m, which it covers nonstop.
The cabin measures about 6 ft high by 6.8 ft wide across 24 ft of length. That is a genuine stand up cabin for nearly every adult.
The photograph above is representative of the class and does not show this specific type.
| Specification | Figure |
|---|---|
| Class | Midsize Jet |
| Typical seating | 9 passengers |
| Published range | 3,340 nm / 6,186 km |
| Typical cruise | 466 kt / 536 mph |
| Cabin height | 6 ft |
| Cabin width | 6.8 ft |
| Cabin length | 24 ft |
| Cabin volume | approx 705 cu ft |
| Baggage | 150 cu ft |
| Lavatory | Enclosed |
| Typical crew | 2 |
| Runway requirement | approx 4,222 ft at MTOW, sea level |
Reach
Routes it flies nonstop
Published city pairs the Embraer Praetor 500 covers without a fuel stop, using under 80 percent of its book range so a full cabin does not change the answer.
Questions
About the Praetor 500
How many passengers does the Embraer Praetor 500 carry?
Typical charter seating is 9. Maximum certificated seating can be higher, but the practical number falls once baggage and sector length are counted, because seats and fuel compete for the same weight allowance. On a short leg you may fit the full 9. On a leg near the range limit you will not.
What is the range of the Embraer Praetor 500?
Published maximum range is 3,340 nautical miles, about 6,186 km. Plan real missions at roughly 80 percent of that figure with a full cabin. Headwinds, a hot departure field and high elevation all reduce it further, which is why we flag legs above that threshold for operator confirmation.
How fast is the Embraer Praetor 500?
Typical cruise is 466 knots, which is about 536 mph. On a 1,000 nautical mile sector that works out near 2h 32m block to block once taxi, climb and descent are included. Short sectors run proportionally slower because the aircraft never settles at cruise.
What runway length does the Embraer Praetor 500 need?
Balanced field length at maximum takeoff weight, sea level, standard temperature is about 4,222 ft. That is the best case. Add elevation, add heat, add a wet runway, and the requirement grows, which is the mechanism behind most weight restrictions at mountain airports on summer afternoons.
Does the Embraer Praetor 500 have a lavatory?
Enclosed lavatory. It is a separate compartment with a door, not a curtained seat.
Alternatives
Other midsize jets
| Aircraft | Seats | Range | Cruise | Cabin height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 9 | 2,100 nm | 441 kt | 5.7 ft |
| Cessna Citation Latitude | 9 | 2,700 nm | 446 kt | 6 ft |
| Hawker 900XP | 8 | 2,830 nm | 448 kt | 5.75 ft |
| Hawker 800XP | 8 | 2,540 nm | 448 kt | 5.75 ft |
| Learjet 60XR | 7 | 2,405 nm | 466 kt | 5.7 ft |
| Gulfstream G150 | 7 | 2,950 nm | 459 kt | 5.75 ft |
Photography on this site is representative. It does not depict a specific aircraft, operator or tail number offered for charter.