Embraer Legacy 600 / 650 vs Gulfstream G550
The G550 flies further: 6,750 nm against 3,900 nm for the Legacy 650. The G550 has the bigger cabin: 1,669 cu ft against 1,650 cu ft for the Legacy 650. The G550 is faster at high-speed cruise: 488 kts against 459 kts for the Legacy 650.
Legacy 650 or G550?
Which flies further, the Legacy 650 or the G550?
The G550 flies further: 6,750 nm against 3,900 nm for the Legacy 650.
Which has the bigger cabin, the Legacy 650 or the G550?
The G550 has the bigger cabin: 1,669 cu ft against 1,650 cu ft for the Legacy 650.
Which is faster, the Legacy 650 or the G550?
The G550 is faster at high-speed cruise: 488 kts against 459 kts for the Legacy 650.
Which seats more passengers?
The G550 seats more in a typical charter layout: up to 18 against up to 14 for the Legacy 650.
Which costs more to buy, the Legacy 650 or the G550?
Pre-owned, the Legacy 650 sells for about $11.5 million to $19.3 million (October 2026) and the G550 for about $15 million to $35 million (Q1 2026). New, they listed at $25.9 million (2016) and $62 million.
Which is easier to charter in the UK?
4 Legacy 650 and 1 G550 are on the UK CAA charter list today. Both charter at heavy jet rates; availability on your dates decides the price.
Legacy 650 vs G550 specifications
Verified figures, checked October 2026. Fleet counts from the CAA AOC holders list (5 October 2026) and operators' published fleets.
| Specification | Legacy 650 Embraer | G550 Gulfstream |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Range | 3,900 nm (7,223 km) | 6,750 nm (12,501 km) (best) |
| High-speed cruise | 459 kts (Mach 0.8) | 488 kts (Mach 0.85) (best) |
| Long-range cruise | 425 kts | 459 kts (Mach 0.8) (best) |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.8 | Mach 0.885 (best) |
| Maximum altitude | 41,000 ft | 51,000 ft (best) |
| Take-off distance | 5,741 ft (best) | 5,910 ft |
| Landing distance | 2,842 ft | 2,770 ft (best) |
| Cabin | ||
| Typical charter seats | 13 to 14 | 14 to 18 (best) |
| Maximum seats | 14 | 19 (best) |
| Beds (typical layout) | 6 | 6 |
| Cabin zones | 3 | 3 |
| Cabin length | 49 ft 9 in (15.18 m) (best) | 43 ft 11 in (13.39 m) |
| Cabin width | 6 ft 11 in (2.12 m) | 7 ft 4 in (2.24 m) (best) |
| Cabin height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) (best) |
| Cabin volume | 1,650 cu ft | 1,669 cu ft (best) |
| Baggage | 286 cu ft, reachable in flight (best) | 226 cu ft, reachable in flight |
| Windows | Not published | 14 |
| Cabin altitude | Not published | 3,680 ft at 41,000 ft |
| Engines and weights | ||
| Engines | 2 × Rolls-Royce AE 3007A2 | 2 × Rolls-Royce BR710 C4-11 |
| Thrust per engine | 9,020 lbf | 15,385 lbf |
| Maximum take-off weight | 53,572 lb | 91,000 lb |
| Fuel capacity | 20,600 lb | 41,300 lb |
| Price and ownership | ||
| First delivered | 2002 | 2003 |
| In production | No | No |
| New price | $25.9M (2016) | $62M |
| Pre-owned price | $11.5M to $19.3M | $15M to $35M |
| Operating cost per hour | $12,154 | $8,163 |
| Charter fleet | ||
| On the UK charter list | 4 aircraft (best) | 1 aircraft |
Gold marks the best figure in each row. Take-off distance: At maximum take-off weight, sea level. Cabin length: Manufacturers measure cabin length differently; volume is the fairer comparison. Operating cost per hour: As reported; some sources quote variable cost only, others include fixed costs. See the basis under each aircraft.
Both aircraft at a glance
Embraer Legacy 600 / 650
- Seats
- 13 to 14 (max 14)
- Range
- 3,900 nm
- Cabin
- 1,650 cu ft
- In production
- No
- Charter fleet
- 4 in the UK
UK operators: Luxaviation United Kingdom, Air Charter Scotland
Legacy 650 specs, interior and price →
Gulfstream G550
- Seats
- 14 to 18 (max 19)
- Range
- 6,750 nm
- Cabin
- 1,669 cu ft
- In production
- No
- Charter fleet
- 1 in the UK
UK operators: Jet Concierge Club
G550 specs, interior and price →Compare with other heavy jets
Questions, answered
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Ask a specialistWhich flies further, the Legacy 650 or the G550?+
The G550 flies further: 6,750 nm against 3,900 nm for the Legacy 650.
Which has the bigger cabin, the Legacy 650 or the G550?+
The G550 has the bigger cabin: 1,669 cu ft against 1,650 cu ft for the Legacy 650.
Which is faster, the Legacy 650 or the G550?+
The G550 is faster at high-speed cruise: 488 kts against 459 kts for the Legacy 650.
Which seats more passengers?+
The G550 seats more in a typical charter layout: up to 18 against up to 14 for the Legacy 650.
Which costs more to buy, the Legacy 650 or the G550?+
Pre-owned, the Legacy 650 sells for about $11.5 million to $19.3 million (October 2026) and the G550 for about $15 million to $35 million (Q1 2026). New, they listed at $25.9 million (2016) and $62 million.
Which is easier to charter in the UK?+
4 Legacy 650 and 1 G550 are on the UK CAA charter list today. Both charter at heavy jet rates; availability on your dates decides the price.
Where these numbers come from
- Aviation Safety Network: Embraer EMB-135BJ Legacy (E35L) occurrences
- Business Jet Traveler: Embraer's Legacy 600 (Aug 2011): deliveries began in 2002
- Corporate Jet Investor: Embraer Legacy 650 buyer's and investor's guide (Oct 2010): cabin volume 1,650 cu ft
- AAIB: Dornier 328-100 G-BZOG and Embraer EMB-135BJ Legacy HB-JEA, Manchester, 1 Feb 2005, bulletin 8/2005
- MJet: Legacy 600, 12 seats, fleet page (Oct 2026): Honeywell Primus 1000, AE 3007A1E, 3,400 nm
- Embraer via AviationPros: Embraer introduces the Legacy 650E (Oct 2016): list price US$25.9 million, entry into service 2017
- EASA: TCDSN EASA.IM.A.032 EMB-135 and EMB-145 noise, Issue 10 (Nov 2023): Legacy 650 MTOM 24,300 kg (53,572 lb), Legacy 600 22,500 kg
- Aviation Week: Aircraft Overview, Embraer's Praetor 500 and Praetor 600 (2026)
- CRAFT: Embraer Legacy 650 ownership and operating costs (Oct 2026): $2,430,767 a year at 200 hours, about $12,154 per hour
- Jetcraft: Legacy 650 overview, 2009 to 2017 (Jun 2022): typical configuration 14 passenger seats
- VistaJet: Legacy 650 fleet page, day and night cabin plans, 13 seats, 6 sleeping positions (Oct 2026)
- SKYbrary: Embraer Legacy 600/650 (ICAO type designator E35L)
- Wikipedia: Embraer Legacy 600 (289 Legacy 600 and 650 built by end of 2020)
- Aviation Week: NBAA, Embraer Executive Jets introduces the Lineage 1000E (Oct 2013): up to 19 passengers in five zones, 4,600 nm with eight
- Embraer via AeroExpo: Legacy 650E brochure: three zones, largest galley, lavatory and baggage compartment in its class
- CRAFT: Embraer Legacy 600 ownership and operating costs (Oct 2026): 3,429 nm, 363 gal per hour, $6,656 per hour
- Embraer via AviationPros: Legacy 650 receives FAA certification (Feb 2011): largest in-flight accessible baggage compartment of its class
- Guardian Jet: 2014 Legacy 650 S/N 14501167, N333BH, spec sheet (Aug 2025)
- NTSB: US summary comments on the CENIPA draft final report, Gol 1907 and N600XL midair collision of 29 Sep 2006 (2008)
- CRAFT: Embraer Legacy 650E ownership and operating costs (Oct 2026): $26 million list price when deliveries began in 2017
- ch-aviation: India's GMR Aviation begins Embraer operations, Legacy 600 T7-RDS (Mar 2025)
- GlobalAir: 2009 Legacy 600 S/N 14501087 listing, 14 passengers (Oct 2026)
- Guardian Jet: 2015 Legacy 650 S/N 14501216, D-AERO, specification (Feb 2018)
- Jetcraft: 2012 Embraer Legacy 650 S/N 14501160 spec sheet (Nov 2024)
- CRAFT: Embraer Praetor 600 ownership and operating costs (Oct 2026)
- Reuters via The Star: Russia will not probe Prigozhin plane crash under international rules, Brazil agency (Aug 2023)
- AIN: India aviation agency gives nod to Embraer Legacy 650 (Mar 2012)
- Guardian Jet: Embraer Legacy 650 compare page (Oct 2026): ask prices $11,495,000 to $19,250,000
- ThePrint: Who are India's private jet operators (Jan 2026): VSR Ventures fleet includes the Embraer EMB 135BJ Legacy 600
- GlobalAir: Embraer Legacy 650 specifications and operating cost (Oct 2026): 286 cu ft internal baggage
- Guardian Jet: Embraer Legacy 650 brochure (Oct 2026): typical 13 passengers
- AIN: Embraer consolidates business jet product line (Aug 2020): Legacy 650 being phased out of the production plan
- Controller.com: Embraer Legacy 650 S/N 14501167, N333BH, listing at $14,495,000 (Oct 2026)
- CASA: Type acceptance certificate A256-5, Embraer EMB-135BJ (Legacy) and EMB-145 family, citing FAA TCDS T00011AT (2022)
- GlobalAir: G650 vs G550 (Sep 2026)
- Aviation Safety Network: Gulfstream G550 occurrences
- ICAO Carbon Emissions Calculator methodology: 3.16 kg of CO2 per kg of jet fuel
- AIN: EASA approves 100 ft decision height for EVS-equipped Gulfstreams (2008)
- CRAFT: Gulfstream G550 ownership and operating costs (Oct 2026)
- GlobalAir G550 operating cost
- Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department: Serious Incident Report 1/2017, B-8256
- DC Aviation: Gulfstream G550 charter aircraft
- Wikipedia: Gulfstream G550
- Business Jet Traveler: G550
- Flightglobal: G550
- Guardian Jet spec sheet, Gulfstream G550 S/N 5354 (2012)
- Gulfstream: 550th G550 delivered (2017)
- Guardian Jet spec sheet, Gulfstream G550 S/N 5121 (2007)
- Guardian Jet spec sheet, Gulfstream G550 S/N 5446 (2014)
- Magellan Jets G550
- AIN: G550 production ends (2021)
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