Aircraft comparison
Embraer Legacy 600 vs Gulfstream G500
Summary
The Embraer Legacy 600 and the Gulfstream G500 are two heavy jets, compared here on the specifications that matter. On the numbers, the Gulfstream G500 flies farther (5,300 vs 3,400 nm); the Gulfstream G500 carries more (19 vs 13 pax); the Gulfstream G500 is faster (516 vs 470 kt).
| Specification | Legacy 600 | G500 |
|---|---|---|
| Range | 3,400 nm (6,296.8 km) | 5,300 nm (9,815.6 km)✓ |
| Max cruise speed | 470 kt (870.4 km/h) | 516 kt (955.6 km/h)✓ |
| Max operating altitude | 41,000 ft (12,496.8 m) | 51,000 ft (15,544.8 m)✓ |
| Max takeoff weight | 49,604 lb (22,500 kg) | 79,600 lb (36,105.9 kg) |
| Typical passengers | 13 count | 13 count |
| Max passengers | 13 count | 19 count✓ |
| Cabin length | 42.5 ft (12.95 m)✓ | 41.6 ft (12.68 m) |
| Cabin height | 6 ft (1.83 m) | 6.2 ft (1.89 m)✓ |
| Cabin width | 6.9 ft (2.1 m) | 7.6 ft (2.32 m)✓ |
| Baggage volume | 286 cuft (8.1 m3)✓ | 175 cuft (4.96 m3) |
| Powerplant | Rolls-Royce AE3007A1 | Pratt & Whitney Canada PW814GA |
| Engines | 2 count | 2 count |
| Thrust per engine | 8,917 lbf | 15,144 lbf |
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