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 US?
26 Legacy 650 and 105 G550 are on the US Part 135 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 FAA Part 135 list (2 September 2026).
| 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 US charter list | 26 aircraft | 105 aircraft (best) |
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
- 26 in the US
US operators: Aircraft Services Group, Corporate Flight Management, Elite Air
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
- 105 in the US
US operators: Executive Jet Management, Solairus Aviation, STA Jets
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 US?+
26 Legacy 650 and 105 G550 are on the US Part 135 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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