Citation III
Mid-Size Jet
- Range
- 2,470nm
- Seats
- 8
Mid-Size JetICAO E545
Embraer Praetor 500
Embraer Praetor 500 is a mid-size jet designed around contemporary cabin design and efficient performance, with a typical 7-passenger configuration and a published maximum range of 3,412 nautical miles.
- Max range
- 3,412nm
- Typical seats
- 7
- Ceiling
- 45,000ft
- Cabin height
- 72in
How far can the Embraer Praetor 500 fly?
The Embraer Praetor 500's maximum range is 3,412 nautical miles — the longest in our Mid-Size Jet set, 249 nm farther than the Citation SOVEREIGN+.
Reach
Nonstop from New York
Teterboro · TEB — click a point, or focus the map and use arrow keys
Departure
Departure point: New York, Teterboro · TEB.
- Embraer Praetor 5003,412 nm
Great-circle reach at maximum published range — a still-air planning figure. Winds, payload, and reserves reduce real-world reach.
| Maximum range | 3,412 nm |
|---|---|
| Max operating speed | 320 KIAS |
| Service ceiling | 45,000 ft |
| FAA landing distance | 2,086 ft |
| Typical passengers | 7 |
|---|---|
| Typical crew | 2 |
| Cabin length | 246 in |
| Cabin width | 80 in |
| Cabin height | 72 in |
| Cabin volume | 705 cu ft |
| Baggage volume | 150 cu ft |
| Max takeoff weight | 37,567 lbs |
|---|---|
| Thrust per engine | 7,036 lbf |
| Engines | 2 |
| Engine model | Honeywell Aerospace HTF7500E |
| Exterior length | 64.6 ft |
| Wingspan | 70.5 ft |
Aircraft decision brief
Where the Embraer Praetor 500 fits
Model overview
About the Embraer Praetor 500
Embraer Praetor 500 sits within the Embraer family as a Mid-Size Jet. Its published specifications pair a 2-engine configuration with a 45,000-foot service ceiling and mission capability suited to longer domestic and transcontinental missions.
The cabin is approximately 72 inches high and 80 inches wide, with 705 cubic feet of cabin volume and 150 cubic feet of baggage capacity. Published field length is 2,086 feet. Actual runway and range performance varies with payload, weather, elevation, temperature, reserves, and aircraft configuration.
Mission fit
Best for
- Longer domestic and transcontinental missions
- Typical missions carrying up to 7 passengers
- Large, stand-up cabin requirements
- Operators who value shorter-field flexibility
Decision lens
Key advantages
- Published maximum range of 3,412 nautical miles
- 72-inch cabin height and 80-inch cabin width
- 705 cubic feet of cabin volume
- 45,000-foot service ceiling
Planning lens
Ownership considerations
Prospective owners should test the Embraer Praetor 500's payload, range, runway, baggage, and cabin profile against their recurring missions. Published maximum figures are planning references; real-world capability depends on loading, reserves, weather, airport conditions, and the individual aircraft's configuration.
Acquisition diligence should address delivery configuration, warranties, engine and auxiliary-power-unit coverage, maintenance programs, avionics and software standards, connectivity, training, insurance, and hangar requirements. Option selection and support coverage can materially affect both utility and resale positioning.
Category context
How it compares
Within the Embraer family, the closest published mission-profile comparisons are Embraer Legacy 450 and Embraer Legacy 500. The Embraer Praetor 500 lists 3,412 nautical miles of maximum range and 705 cubic feet of cabin volume, versus 2,919 nautical miles and 705 cubic feet for the Embraer Legacy 450, and 3,167 nautical miles and 823 cubic feet for the Embraer Legacy 500. Buyers should also compare payload, runway performance, maintenance status, configuration, and total ownership budget.
Common questions
What is the maximum range of the Embraer Praetor 500?
Published model specifications list a maximum range of 3,412 nautical miles. Actual mission range varies with passenger load, baggage, weather, reserves, runway conditions, and aircraft configuration.Published model specifications list a maximum range of 3,412 nautical miles. Actual mission range varies with passenger load, baggage, weather, reserves, runway conditions, and aircraft configuration. A mission-specific performance review is appropriate before purchase or trip planning.
How many passengers can the Embraer Praetor 500 carry?
The typical configuration accommodates 7 passengers. The cabin measures approximately 72 inches high and 80 inches wide, although individual interiors and seating layouts vary.The typical configuration accommodates 7 passengers, with approximately 705 cubic feet of cabin volume and 150 cubic feet of baggage capacity. The cabin measures approximately 72 inches high and 80 inches wide. Actual seating, amenities, baggage access, and usable space vary by completion and configuration.
What should buyers consider before purchasing a Embraer Praetor 500?
Buyers should evaluate mission fit, engine and maintenance status, inspection timing, records, avionics, cabin systems, training, insurance, and support. The individual aircraft's condition and configuration can matter more than age or asking price alone.Prospective owners should test the Embraer Praetor 500's payload, range, runway, baggage, and cabin profile against their recurring missions. Published maximum figures are planning references; real-world capability depends on loading, reserves, weather, airport conditions, and the individual aircraft's configuration. Acquisition diligence should address delivery configuration, warranties, engine and auxiliary-power-unit coverage, maintenance programs, avionics and software standards, connectivity, training, insurance, and hangar requirements. Option selection and support coverage can materially affect both utility and resale positioning.
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Market position
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Facts current as of July 18, 2026