Super Midsize Jet10 seats4,018 nm
EmbraerPraetor 600
The longest range aircraft in the super midsize class. Reaches Europe from the US East Coast in the right conditions.
The aircraft
Where the Praetor 600 fits
The longest range aircraft in the super midsize class. Reaches Europe from the US East Coast in the right conditions.
Super midsize aircraft are the smallest class that reliably crosses the United States nonstop against a winter headwind with a full cabin. Flat floors, six foot ceilings and a real galley are standard through the class.
On a 1,000 nautical mile sector the Embraer Praetor 600 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 27 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 | Super Midsize Jet |
| Typical seating | 10 passengers |
| Published range | 4,018 nm / 7,441 km |
| Typical cruise | 466 kt / 536 mph |
| Cabin height | 6 ft |
| Cabin width | 6.8 ft |
| Cabin length | 27 ft |
| Cabin volume | approx 793 cu ft |
| Baggage | 155 cu ft |
| Lavatory | Enclosed |
| Typical crew | 2 |
| Runway requirement | approx 4,717 ft at MTOW, sea level |
Reach
Routes it flies nonstop
Published city pairs the Embraer Praetor 600 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 600
How many passengers does the Embraer Praetor 600 carry?
Typical charter seating is 10. 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 10. On a leg near the range limit you will not.
What is the range of the Embraer Praetor 600?
Published maximum range is 4,018 nautical miles, about 7,441 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 600?
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 600 need?
Balanced field length at maximum takeoff weight, sea level, standard temperature is about 4,717 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 600 have a lavatory?
Enclosed lavatory. It is a separate compartment with a door, not a curtained seat.
Alternatives
Other super midsize jets
| Aircraft | Seats | Range | Cruise | Cabin height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bombardier Challenger 350 | 9 | 3,200 nm | 470 kt | 6 ft |
| Bombardier Challenger 3500 | 9 | 3,400 nm | 470 kt | 6 ft |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 9 | 3,500 nm | 476 kt | 6 ft |
| Gulfstream G280 | 8 | 3,600 nm | 482 kt | 6.25 ft |
| Dassault Falcon 2000LXS | 10 | 4,000 nm | 482 kt | 6.2 ft |
| Cessna Citation Sovereign+ | 9 | 3,200 nm | 458 kt | 5.7 ft |
Photography on this site is representative. It does not depict a specific aircraft, operator or tail number offered for charter.