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Embraer Praetor 500 Charter

The best-in-class midsize jet on cabin altitude, range and avionics. 3,340 nm with four passengers, fly-by-wire flight controls, and the lowest cabin altitude of any midsize at 5,800 ft.

RANGE
6,186 km
MAX PAX
9
TOP SPEED
466 kt
CABIN H.
1.83 m
Embraer Praetor 500 exterior

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Overview

The Embraer Praetor 500 at a glance

The Praetor 500 competes head-to-head with the Citation Latitude and Learjet 75. On range it beats the Latitude by 340 nm and matches the CL350. On cabin altitude (5,800 ft at FL450) it is class-leading. Fly-by-wire and full envelope protection are unique in the midsize class. Real-world charter selection often turns on operator fleet availability, since the Praetor family has grown quickly since 2019.
Specifications

Embraer Praetor 500 specifications & fast facts

Range
6,186 km
Passengers
9
Top speed
466 kt
Cabin height
1.83 m
Cabin width
2.08 m
Manufacturer
Embraer
Years produced
2019-present
Engines
2 x Honeywell HTF7500E (6,540 lbf each)
Passengers (typical)
7
Passengers (max)
9
Crew
2 pilots
Range (nm)
3,340 nm (6,186 km)
Cruise speed
466 kt (863 km/h)
Max Mach
M0.83
Max altitude
45,000 ft
Cabin length
7.32 m (24.0 ft)
Baggage
150 cu ft
Lavatories
1 (enclosed)
Galley
Forward galley, optional microwave, oven and refrigerator
Flight attendant
Optional
Wi-Fi
Available (Viasat Ka-band, optional)
Berths
2 sleeping berths
Runway required
4,222 ft
Cabin floorplan

Embraer Praetor 500 cabin layout

Cabin height 1.83 m · Width 2.08 m · Seats up to 9

Cabin floorplan of the Embraer Praetor 500
Scale cabin floorplan of the Embraer Praetor 500.
Ownership & operating costs

Cost to charter, buy and operate a Embraer Praetor 500

Charter rate (USD/hr)
$5,500 to 7,500
North American operators
List price, new
~$18.5M
Factory-new, current model year
Pre-owned market
$13.5 to 16.5M
5-8 year old aircraft
Crew required
2 pilots

The longest-range midsize jet in production, adding winglets and extra fuel to the Legacy 450 airframe for 3,340 nm and transatlantic capability. The 5,800 ft cabin altitude and Ka-band wi-fi make it a genuine office in the sky.

Compare

Embraer Praetor 500 vs. similar midsize jets

How the Embraer Praetor 500 stacks up against the other midsize jets we charter. Tap any linked model for the full spec sheet.

Aircraft Range Pax Top speed Cabin H × W Notes
Cessna Citation Latitude 5,560 km 9 446 kt 1.83 × 1.98 m The default modern midsize. Flat floor, best-in-class cabin height, single-club or double-club layouts.
Embraer Praetor 600 7,223 km 8 466 kt 1.83 × 2.08 m Officially super-midsize by range but midsize-priced by charter market. Best cabin altitude in class (5,800 ft at FL450).
Hawker 900XP 5,000 km 8 448 kt 1.75 × 1.83 m The classic midsize workhorse. Still popular for its cabin length; slightly older tails now retiring.
Learjet 60XR 4,630 km 7 464 kt 1.73 × 1.83 m Fastest in the midsize category. Preferred when time-to-destination matters more than cabin volume.
Embraer Legacy 450 5,371 km 9 466 kt 1.83 × 2.08 m The first fly-by-wire midsize. Six-foot stand-up cabin, Pro Line Fusion avionics, best-in-class cabin altitude.
Embraer Praetor 500 This model 6,186 km 9 466 kt 1.83 × 2.08 m The Legacy 450 evolved. Winglets and additional fuel bring range to 3,340 nm. Class-leading cabin altitude of 5,800 ft.

Considering a different size? Browse the full midsize jet lineup, or step up to a midsize jet for longer legs.

Gallery

Embraer Praetor 500 photos

Typical missions

Popular Embraer Praetor 500 routes

New York (Teterboro) → Los Angeles (Van Nuys) 5h 15m
London (Farnborough) → Dubai 6h 30m
Miami → Sao Paulo 7h 05m
Geneva → Reykjavik 3h 40m
Questions

Embraer Praetor 500 FAQ

Praetor 500 vs Citation Latitude?
The Praetor has 340 nm more range, lower cabin altitude and fly-by-wire flight controls. The Latitude has a slightly wider cabin (1.98 m width) and a well-developed North American operator base. Charter rates are comparable.
Can it fly transatlantic?
Yes on the eastbound leg Boston to London or New York to Ireland. Westbound needs a Reykjavik or Gander stop with a full cabin.
Praetor 500 vs Praetor 600?
Same cabin cross-section; the 600 has a longer cabin (7.99 m vs 7.35 m), more range (4,018 nm) and enclosed baggage. Charter rate difference is typically 10 to 15 percent.
Wi-Fi?
Standard Ka-band inflight connectivity via Viasat Ka; usable at cruise altitude and over water.
Manufacturer?
Embraer, final assembly in Melbourne, Florida.