Aircraft comparison
Embraer Legacy 650E vs Gulfstream IV-SP (GIV-SP)
Summary
Embraer Legacy 650E versus Gulfstream IV-SP (GIV-SP): a side-by-side of two same-class business jets. On range, the Gulfstream IV-SP (GIV-SP) leads: 4,220 nm against 3,900 nm. The Gulfstream IV-SP (GIV-SP) carries more passengers (19 vs 14). The Gulfstream IV-SP (GIV-SP) offers the taller cabin.
| Specification | Legacy 650E | Gulfstream IV-SP (GIV-SP) |
|---|---|---|
| Range | 3,900 nm (7,222.8 km) | 4,220 nm (7,815.4 km)✓ |
| Max cruise speed | 470 kt (870.4 km/h) | 476 kt (881.6 km/h)✓ |
| Max operating altitude | 41,000 ft (12,496.8 m) | 45,000 ft (13,716 m)✓ |
| Max takeoff weight | 53,572 lb (24,299.8 kg) | 74,600 lb (33,838 kg) |
| Typical passengers | 13 count | 13 count |
| Max passengers | 14 count | 19 count✓ |
| Cabin length | 42.5 ft (12.95 m) | 45.1 ft (13.75 m)✓ |
| Cabin height | 6 ft (1.83 m) | 6.1 ft (1.86 m)✓ |
| Cabin width | 6.9 ft (2.1 m) | 7.3 ft (2.23 m)✓ |
| Baggage volume | 286 cuft (8.1 m3)✓ | 169 cuft (4.79 m3) |
| Powerplant | Rolls-Royce AE 3007A2 | Rolls-Royce Tay 611-8 |
| Engines | 2 count | 2 count |
| Thrust per engine | 9,020 lbf | 13,850 lbf |
Highlighted cells mark the stronger value per row (direction is per-metric). Economics and derived figures are estimates, not booking prices.