Super Midsize Jets compared
Embraer Praetor 600 vs Gulfstream G280
Both are super midsize jets. The Gulfstream G280 seats 1 more passenger (10 vs 9). The Gulfstream G280 flies 281 km (152 nm) farther: 6,300 km against 6,019 km. The Gulfstream G280 has the taller cabin (1.86 m vs 1.83 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 600 | Gulfstream G280 |
|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 9 | 10 (better) |
| Range | 6,019 km3,250 nm | 6,300 km3,402 nm (better) |
| Cruise speed | 863 km/h466 kt | 880 km/h475 kt (better) |
| Cabin height | 1.83 m6.0 ft | 1.86 m6.1 ft (better) |
| Cabin width | 2.08 m6.8 ft | 2.13 m7.0 ft (better) |
| Cabin length | 8.32 m27.3 ft | 8.43 m27.7 ft (better) |
| Baggage | 150 cu ft (better) | 100 cu ft |
| Engines | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Est. hourly rate | $8,000/hr | $7,400/hr (better) |
Which should you charter?
Pick the Embraer Praetor 600 if you travel with a lot of luggage (150 cu ft of baggage space vs 100).
Pick the Gulfstream G280 if you need the extra 281 km (152 nm) of range, you are a group of 10, headroom matters (the cabin is 3 cm taller) and you want more room to spread out (the cabin is 0.1 m longer).
The Gulfstream G280 is estimated at $7,400/hr against $8,000/hr for the Embraer Praetor 600, about $600 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 Gulfstream G280 can fly New York (TEB) to Lisbon (LIS) nonstop, 5,419 km. The Embraer Praetor 600 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 600 vs Gulfstream G280: common questions
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