Embraer Praetor 500

The midsize jet built for extended range and advanced avionics.

Overview

Embraer Brazil ICAO: E545 2018–Present Active $17 million (2018)

The Embraer Praetor 500 is a midsize business jet introduced in 2018 as part of Embraer’s updated executive lineup. It emphasizes extended range, advanced flight controls, and refined cabin design. The aircraft serves corporate and private operators worldwide.

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Specifications

Units
Engine
2 × Honeywell HTF7500E
Engine type
Turbofan
Thrust
2 × 6,540 lbf · 29 kN
Avionics
Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion
Wing tips
Blended tips
Seats
9
Crew
—
Cabin width
6 ft 10 in  ·  2.08 m
Cabin height
6 ft 0 in  ·  1.83 m
Cabin length
24 ft 0 in  ·  7.32 m
Exterior length
64 ft 7 in  ·  19.69 m
Tail height
21 ft 1 in  ·  6.43 m
Fuselage diameter
7 ft 7 in  ·  2.30 m
Wing span
70 ft 6 in  ·  21.50 m
Baggage volume
150 ft³  ·  4.3 m³
Gross weight
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Empty weight
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Max takeoff weight
37,600 lb  ·  17,000 kg
Max landing weight
34,200 lb  ·  15,500 kg
Max payload
2,900 lb  ·  1,350 kg
Fuel capacity
1,570 gal · 5,900 L · 4,700 kg (Jet A)
Max cruise speed
466 kt  ·  536 mph  ·  863 km/h
Maximum speed
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Cruise speed
—
Approach speed
115 kt  ·  132 mph  ·  213 km/h
Range
3,340 nm  ·  3,840 mi  ·  6,190 km
Fuel burn
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Ceiling
45,000 ft  ·  13,700 m
Rate of climb
2,050 ft/min  ·  10 m/s
Takeoff distance
4,200 ft  ·  1,290 m
Landing distance
2,100 ft  ·  640 m
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Embraer Praetor 500 at Orlando Executive Airport

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Operational Context

Embraer Praetor 500 — midsize long-range business jet

The Praetor 500 first flew in 2018 and entered service in 2019. It is derived from the Legacy 450 platform with aerodynamic improvements and additional fuel capacity. The aircraft features fly-by-wire flight controls and a modern cockpit layout.

Powered by two Honeywell HTF7500E turbofan engines producing approximately 6,540 pounds of thrust (29.1 kN) each, the Praetor 500 cruises at around Mach 0.83, approximately 476 knots (882 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight exceeds 38,000 pounds (17,237 kg). Range exceeds 3,300 nautical miles (6,110 km).

The Praetor 500 competes in the midsize segment with enhanced range compared with earlier Embraer models. Its combination of performance and cabin comfort has positioned it as a strong alternative to established competitors. The aircraft remains in active production.