Midsize Jets compared
Embraer Praetor 500 vs Hawker 850XP
Both are midsize jets. Both seat up to 9 passengers. The Embraer Praetor 500 flies 1,389 km (750 nm) farther: 6,019 km against 4,630 km. The Embraer Praetor 500 cruises 38 km/h faster. The Embraer Praetor 500 has the taller cabin (1.83 m vs 1.75 m).
Specifications side by side
The better figure in each row is in gold. Hourly rates are estimates including crew and fuel, before taxes and airport fees.
| Specification | Embraer Praetor 500 | Hawker 850XP |
|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 9 | 9 |
| Range | 6,019 km3,250 nm (better) | 4,630 km2,500 nm |
| Cruise speed | 863 km/h466 kt (better) | 825 km/h445 kt |
| Cabin height | 1.83 m6.0 ft (better) | 1.75 m5.7 ft |
| Cabin width | 2.08 m6.8 ft (better) | 1.83 m6.0 ft |
| Cabin length | 7.00 m23.0 ft (better) | 6.05 m19.8 ft |
| Baggage | 130 cu ft (better) | 53 cu ft |
| Engines | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Est. hourly rate | $7,000/hr | $5,200/hr (better) |
Which should you charter?
Pick the Embraer Praetor 500 if you need the extra 1,389 km (750 nm) of range, headroom matters (the cabin is 8 cm taller), you want more room to spread out (the cabin is 1.0 m longer) and you want a wider cabin (25 cm more across).
On paper the Hawker 850XP does not lead on any of the figures above. Pick it when one is based closer to your departure airport, which cuts positioning cost and often the total price.
The Hawker 850XP is estimated at $5,200/hr against $7,000/hr for the Embraer Praetor 500, about $1,800 less per hour. Charters are billed by flight time, so the faster Embraer Praetor 500 saves about 3 minutes per 1,000 km flown. Real quotes depend on the operator, the aircraft's age and how far it has to fly to reach you.
Example trip: the Embraer Praetor 500 can fly Dubai (DXB) to Vienna (VIE) nonstop, 4,223 km. The Hawker 850XP would need a fuel stop on that route.
Nonstop means within 90% of published range, before winds, payload and fuel reserves; the operator confirms each route.
Embraer Praetor 500 vs Hawker 850XP: common questions
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