Embraer Legacy 600 / 650 vs Gulfstream GV
The GV flies further: 6,500 nm against 3,900 nm for the Legacy 650. The GV has the bigger cabin: 1,669 cu ft against 1,650 cu ft for the Legacy 650. The GV is faster at high-speed cruise: 488 kts against 459 kts for the Legacy 650.
Legacy 650 or GV?
Which flies further, the Legacy 650 or the GV?
The GV flies further: 6,500 nm against 3,900 nm for the Legacy 650.
Which has the bigger cabin, the Legacy 650 or the GV?
The GV 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 GV?
The GV is faster at high-speed cruise: 488 kts against 459 kts for the Legacy 650.
Which seats more passengers?
They are level at up to 14.
Which costs more to buy, the Legacy 650 or the GV?
Pre-owned, the Legacy 650 sells for about $11.5 million to $19.3 million (October 2026) and the GV for about $7.3 million to $13 million (November 2026). New, they listed at $25.9 million (2016) and $43.2 million (2002).
Which is easier to charter in Mexico?
5 Legacy 650 and 3 GV are on the Mexican AFAC charter list today. Both charter at heavy jet rates; availability on your dates decides the price.
Legacy 650 vs GV specifications
Verified figures, checked October 2026. Fleet counts from the AFAC air taxi permit records (checked 18 October 2026).
| Specification | Legacy 650 Embraer | GV Gulfstream |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Range | 3,900 nm (7,223 km) | 6,500 nm (12,038 km) (best) |
| High-speed cruise | 459 kts (Mach 0.8) | 488 kts (best) |
| Long-range cruise | 425 kts | 459 kts (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) | 6,100 ft |
| Landing distance | 2,842 ft | 2,770 ft (best) |
| Cabin | ||
| Typical charter seats | 13 to 14 | 12 to 14 |
| Maximum seats | 14 | 19 (best) |
| Beds (typical layout) | 6 (best) | 5 |
| Cabin zones | 3 | 3 |
| Cabin length | 49 ft 9 in (15.18 m) | 50 ft 1 in (15.27 m) (best) |
| 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 |
| Engines and weights | ||
| Engines | 2 × Rolls-Royce AE 3007A2 | 2 × Rolls-Royce Deutschland BR700-710A1-10 |
| Thrust per engine | 9,020 lbf | 14,750 lbf |
| Maximum take-off weight | 53,572 lb | 90,500 lb |
| Fuel capacity | 20,600 lb | 41,300 lb |
| Price and ownership | ||
| First delivered | 2002 | 1997 |
| In production | No | No |
| New price | $25.9M (2016) | $43.2M (2002) |
| Pre-owned price | $11.5M to $19.3M | $7.3M to $13M |
| Operating cost per hour | $12,154 | $9,895 |
| Charter fleet | ||
| On Mexico charter list | 5 aircraft (best) | 3 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
- 5 in Mexico
Mexican operators: FlyMex, Flying Business Aviation, Jetlife
Legacy 650 specs, interior and price →
Gulfstream GV
- Seats
- 12 to 14 (max 19)
- Range
- 6,500 nm
- Cabin
- 1,669 cu ft
- In production
- No
- Charter fleet
- 3 in Mexico
Mexican operators: Fly Across, Aerovics
GV specs, interior and price →Questions, answered
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Ask a specialistWhich flies further, the Legacy 650 or the GV?+
The GV flies further: 6,500 nm against 3,900 nm for the Legacy 650.
Which has the bigger cabin, the Legacy 650 or the GV?+
The GV 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 GV?+
The GV is faster at high-speed cruise: 488 kts against 459 kts for the Legacy 650.
Which seats more passengers?+
They are level at up to 14.
Which costs more to buy, the Legacy 650 or the GV?+
Pre-owned, the Legacy 650 sells for about $11.5 million to $19.3 million (October 2026) and the GV for about $7.3 million to $13 million (November 2026). New, they listed at $25.9 million (2016) and $43.2 million (2002).
Which is easier to charter in Mexico?+
5 Legacy 650 and 3 GV are on the Mexican AFAC 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)
- Aviation Safety Network: Gulfstream V family (GLF5) occurrences, 40 listed
- EASA: Type Certificate Data Sheet EASA.IM.A.070, Issue 13 (Aug 2026), Section 7 GV: FAA certification 11 April 1997, FAA certification basis TCDS A12EA, EASA/JAA certification 31 October 2002
- CRAFT: Gulfstream G450 specifications (Oct 2026): range 4,350 nm at Mach 0.80, 8 passengers, NBAA IFR reserves
- FAA: Type Certificate Data Sheet A12EA, Revision 51 (May 2020), Section VI Model GV: GV serial numbers eligible 501 through 693; Section VII Model GV-SP approved 14 August 2003
- Guardian Jet: 2002 Gulfstream GV N3546 S/N 672 specifications (Sep 2016): 14 passengers, forward crew rest, forward crew lavatory, 4-place berthable divan, 4-place berthable conference table, aft galley
- Jetcraft: Gulfstream GV overview, 1996 to 2002 (Jan 2017): cabin volume 1,669 cu ft
- Solairus Aviation: ORL based Gulfstream GV charter sheet (Jan 2025): seats 13, sleeps 5, forward and aft lavatories, Starlink Wi-Fi
- Wikipedia: Gulfstream V: first flight 28 November 1995, certified 11 April 1997, 193 built, succeeded by the G550 (GV-SP)
- Clay Lacy Aviation: Gulfstream GV N168CE charter sheet (Aug 2022): 14 passengers, sleeps 5, aft enclosed lavatory, domestic US Wi-Fi
- Gulfstream press release: Gulfstream V fleet achieves 1 million flight hours (May 2012): rolled out September 1995, first delivery June 1997, 193 GVs built, 1997 Collier Trophy, more than 60 world records
- CRAFT: Gulfstream GV specifications (Nov 2026): cabin length 50 ft 1 in, width 7 ft 4 in, height 6 ft 2 in
- Guardian Jet: 2001 Gulfstream GV N188ES S/N 629 specifications (Jun 2023): 12 passengers, in-flight accessible baggage bay
- EFI: Gulfstream GV N388FT charter sheet: 13 passengers, Ka-band Wi-Fi, satellite phone, forward crew lavatory, aft passenger lavatory, 226 cu ft baggage
- Aviation Safety Network: Gulfstream G-V N777TY, West Palm Beach, 14 February 2002, written off
- Business Jet Traveler: Gulfstream GV, Mark Huber (Jun 2008): layouts generally seat 12 to 14
- AOPA: Quick look, Gulfstream V (Dec 2013): landing field length 2,770 ft, takeoff 5,150 ft, 194 built 1997 to 2002, Vref used values $15.75 to $23 million
- GlobalAir: Gulfstream V specifications and operating cost (Nov 2026): total hourly cost $9,895, total fixed cost $926,800, total variable cost $2,882,976, annual budget $3,809,776 (AviaCost data; annual hours and fuel price not stated)
- NTSB via accidents.app: MIA02LA060, Gulfstream G-V N777TY, West Palm Beach, 14 February 2002, probable cause
- Aviation Safety Network: Gulfstream V N820MS, Portland, 2 September 2025, NTSB preliminary
- CRAFT: Gulfstream GV ownership and operating costs (updated Dec 2024): list price $43 million at the start of deliveries, 193 in service
- Business Jet Traveler: Gulfstream G V aircraft page (read Nov 2026): asking price high $13M, low $7.3M
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