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Embraer Praetor 500 vs Learjet 60XR

Both are midsize jets. The Embraer Praetor 500 seats 1 more passenger (9 vs 8). The Embraer Praetor 500 flies 1,389 km (750 nm) farther: 6,019 km against 4,630 km. The Embraer Praetor 500 has the taller cabin (1.83 m vs 1.75 m).

Embraer Praetor 500 exterior

Embraer

Praetor 500

9 seats · 6,019 km

Learjet 60XR exterior

Bombardier

Learjet 60XR

8 seats · 4,630 km

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.

SpecificationEmbraer Praetor 500Learjet 60XR
Passengers9 (better)8
Range6,019 km3,250 nm (better)4,630 km2,500 nm
Cruise speed863 km/h466 kt (better)850 km/h459 kt
Cabin height1.83 m6.0 ft (better)1.75 m5.7 ft
Cabin width2.08 m6.8 ft (better)1.73 m5.7 ft
Cabin length7.00 m23.0 ft (better)6.05 m19.8 ft
Baggage130 cu ft (better)65 cu ft
Engines22
Wi-FiYesYes
Est. hourly rate$7,000/hr$5,000/hr (better)

Which should you charter?

Pick the Embraer Praetor 500 if you need the extra 1,389 km (750 nm) of range, you are a group of 9, headroom matters (the cabin is 8 cm taller) and you want more room to spread out (the cabin is 1.0 m longer).

On paper the Learjet 60XR 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 Learjet 60XR is estimated at $5,000/hr against $7,000/hr for the Embraer Praetor 500, about $2,000 less per hour. 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 Learjet 60XR 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.

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Embraer Praetor 500 vs Learjet 60XR: common questions

Which has more range, the Embraer Praetor 500 or the Learjet 60XR?
The Embraer Praetor 500 has more range: 6,019 km (3,250 nm) against 4,630 km (2,500 nm) for the Learjet 60XR, a difference of 1,389 km.
Which is cheaper to charter, the Embraer Praetor 500 or the Learjet 60XR?
The Learjet 60XR has the lower estimated rate ($5,000/hr against $7,000/hr). Final prices depend on the route, dates and positioning.
Which has the bigger cabin, the Embraer Praetor 500 or the Learjet 60XR?
The Embraer Praetor 500 has the bigger cabin, 1.83 m high, 2.08 m wide and 7.00 m long. The Learjet 60XR cabin is 1.75 m high, 1.73 m wide and 6.05 m long.
Which carries more passengers, the Embraer Praetor 500 or the Learjet 60XR?
The Embraer Praetor 500 carries more: up to 9 passengers against 8 for the Learjet 60XR.

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