Aircraft comparison
Bombardier Learjet 60XR vs Embraer Praetor 500
Summary
The Bombardier Learjet 60XR and the Embraer Praetor 500 are two midsize jets, compared here on the specifications that matter. On the numbers, the Embraer Praetor 500 flies farther (3,340 vs 2,405 nm); the Embraer Praetor 500 carries more (9 vs 8 pax); the Embraer Praetor 500 has the taller cabin (6 vs 5.7 ft). Across 1038 benchmark city pairs in this database, the Embraer Praetor 500 reaches more nonstop (425 versus 349). On a route like Kidlington, Oxfordshire – Dubai (3,004 nm), only the Embraer Praetor 500 makes it nonstop (estimated from published range).
Key differences
Range
935nm
28.0% · Praetor 500 ahead
Cruise speed
0kt
0.0% · tie
Cabin height
0.3ft
5.0% · Praetor 500 ahead
Max passengers
1
11.1% · Praetor 500 ahead
Nonstop reach
349 / 425
of 1038 benchmark routes
| Specification | Learjet 60XR | Praetor 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Range | 2,405 nm (4,454.1 km) | 3,340 nm (6,185.7 km)✓ |
| Max cruise speed | 466 kt (863 km/h) | 466 kt (863 km/h) |
| Max operating altitude | 51,000 ft (15,544.8 m)✓ | 45,000 ft (13,716 m) |
| Max takeoff weight | 23,500 lb (10,659.4 kg) | 37,567 lb (17,040.1 kg) |
| Typical passengers | 7 count | 7 count |
| Max passengers | 8 count | 9 count✓ |
| Cabin height | 5.7 ft (1.74 m) | 6 ft (1.83 m)✓ |
| Cabin width | 5.9 ft (1.8 m) | 6.8 ft (2.07 m)✓ |
| Baggage volume | 59 cuft (1.67 m3) | 150 cuft (4.25 m3)✓ |
| Powerplant | Pratt & Whitney Canada PW305A | Honeywell HTF7500E |
| Engines | 2 count | 2 count |
| Thrust per engine | 4,600 lbf | 7,528 lbf |
Highlighted cells mark the stronger value per row (direction is per-metric). Route capability is estimated from published range; figures are not booking prices.
On a real route
Kidlington, Oxfordshire – Dubai — 3,004 nm. Only the Embraer Praetor 500 makes this nonstop (estimate).
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