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Embraer Legacy 600 / 650 vs Gulfstream G600
The G600 flies further: 6,600 nm against 3,900 nm for the Legacy 650. The G600 has the bigger cabin: 1,884 cu ft against 1,650 cu ft for the Legacy 650. The G600 is faster at high-speed cruise: 516 kts against 459 kts for the Legacy 650.
The short answer
Legacy 650 or G600?
Which flies further, the Legacy 650 or the G600?
The G600 flies further: 6,600 nm against 3,900 nm for the Legacy 650.
Which has the bigger cabin, the Legacy 650 or the G600?
The G600 has the bigger cabin: 1,884 cu ft against 1,650 cu ft for the Legacy 650.
Which is faster, the Legacy 650 or the G600?
The G600 is faster at high-speed cruise: 516 kts against 459 kts for the Legacy 650.
Which seats more passengers?
The G600 seats more in a typical charter layout: up to 16 against up to 14 for the Legacy 650.
Which costs more to buy, the Legacy 650 or the G600?
Pre-owned, the Legacy 650 sells for about $11.5 million to $19.3 million (October 2026) and the G600 for about $54.9 million to $69.5 million (October 2026). New, they listed at $25.9 million (2016) and $59.5 million (2025).
Which is easier to charter in the US?
26 Legacy 650 and 18 G600 are on the US Part 135 charter list today. Both charter at heavy jet rates; availability on your dates decides the price.
Side by side
Legacy 650 vs G600 specifications
Verified figures, checked October 2026. Fleet counts from the FAA Part 135 list (2 September 2026).
| Specification | Legacy 650 Embraer | G600 Gulfstream |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Range | 3,900 nm (7,223 km) | 6,600 nm (12,223 km) (best) |
| High-speed cruise | 459 kts (Mach 0.8) | 516 kts (Mach 0.9) (best) |
| Long-range cruise | 425 kts | 488 kts (Mach 0.85) (best) |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.8 | Mach 0.925 (best) |
| Maximum altitude | 41,000 ft | 51,000 ft (best) |
| Take-off distance | 5,741 ft | 5,700 ft (best) |
| Landing distance | 2,842 ft | 2,365 ft (best) |
| Cabin | ||
| Typical charter seats | 13 to 14 | 13 to 16 (best) |
| Maximum seats | 14 | 19 (best) |
| Beds (typical layout) | 6 | 10 (best) |
| Cabin zones | 3 | 4 (best) |
| Cabin length | 49 ft 9 in (15.18 m) (best) | 45 ft 2 in (13.77 m) |
| Cabin width | 6 ft 11 in (2.12 m) | 7 ft 7 in (2.31 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 | 1,884 cu ft (best) |
| Baggage | 286 cu ft, reachable in flight (best) | 175 cu ft, reachable in flight |
| Windows | Not published | 14 |
| Cabin altitude | Not published | 3,255 ft at 41,000 ft |
| Engines and weights | ||
| Engines | 2 × Rolls-Royce AE 3007A2 | 2 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PW815GA |
| Thrust per engine | 9,020 lbf | 15,680 lbf |
| Maximum take-off weight | 53,572 lb | 94,600 lb |
| Fuel capacity | 20,600 lb | 41,500 lb |
| Price and ownership | ||
| First delivered | 2002 | 2019 |
| In production | No | Yes |
| New price | $25.9M (2016) | $59.5M (2025) |
| Pre-owned price | $11.5M to $19.3M | $54.9M to $69.5M |
| Operating cost per hour | $12,154 | $14,404 |
| Charter fleet | ||
| On the US charter list | 26 aircraft (best) | 18 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.
The aircraft
Both aircraft at a glance
Embraer
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
Gulfstream G600
- Seats
- 13 to 16 (max 19)
- Range
- 6,600 nm
- Cabin
- 1,884 cu ft
- In production
- Yes
- Charter fleet
- 18 in the US
US operators: Solairus Aviation, Clay Lacy Aviation, Wingtip Aviation
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FAQ
Questions, answered
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Ask a specialistWhich flies further, the Legacy 650 or the G600?+
The G600 flies further: 6,600 nm against 3,900 nm for the Legacy 650.
Which has the bigger cabin, the Legacy 650 or the G600?+
The G600 has the bigger cabin: 1,884 cu ft against 1,650 cu ft for the Legacy 650.
Which is faster, the Legacy 650 or the G600?+
The G600 is faster at high-speed cruise: 516 kts against 459 kts for the Legacy 650.
Which seats more passengers?+
The G600 seats more in a typical charter layout: up to 16 against up to 14 for the Legacy 650.
Which costs more to buy, the Legacy 650 or the G600?+
Pre-owned, the Legacy 650 sells for about $11.5 million to $19.3 million (October 2026) and the G600 for about $54.9 million to $69.5 million (October 2026). New, they listed at $25.9 million (2016) and $59.5 million (2025).
Which is easier to charter in the US?+
26 Legacy 650 and 18 G600 are on the US Part 135 charter list today. Both charter at heavy jet rates; availability on your dates decides the price.
Sources
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 G600 (GA6C) occurrences: 1 listed, N600WE, Birmingham, 27 May 2026, no fatalities, substantial damage
- Gulfstream: G500 specifications (Oct 2026): 5,300 nm at Mach 0.85, 4,500 nm at Mach 0.90, MTOW 79,600 lb, fuel 30,250 lb, PW814GA of 15,144 lb, cabin 41 ft 6 in and 1,715 cu ft, up to 3 living areas, sleeps 8, takeoff 5,300 ft, baggage 175 cu ft
- Gulfstream: G700 specifications (Oct 2026): 7,750 nm at Mach 0.85, cabin length excluding baggage 56 ft 11 in
- Business Jet Traveler: Gulfstream G600 certified for steep approaches (May 2024): FAA certification; London City and Lugano named as steep-approach airports
- Gulfstream: G600 specifications (Oct 2026): cabin volume 1,884 cu ft (53.35 m3)
- Guardian Jet: Gulfstream G600 compare page (accessed Nov 2026): 5 for sale (2.48% of the fleet), asks $54,900,000 to $69,500,000, model years 2019 to 2025
- Federal Register: AD 2023-14-08, Gulfstream GVII-G600 S/N 73001 to 73051 (effective 24 Aug 2023): 4,000-cycle life limit for the inboard flap actuator yoke fittings
- Wikipedia: Gulfstream G500/G600: unveiled 14 October 2014, G600 first flight 17 December 2016, FAA type and production certificates 28 June 2019, first delivery 8 August 2019, 200th G600 delivered March 2026
- Guardian Jet: 2021 Gulfstream G600 N700ES S/N 73060 specifications (Oct 2023): in-flight accessible baggage bay
- Jetcraft: 2020 Gulfstream G600 S/N 73017 specification sheet (Jun 2022): 15 passengers, forward galley, four-place double club, four-place conference group opposite a two-place double club, two-place club opposite a three-place divan, forward and aft lavatories, forward crew rest, jump seat, espresso maker, coffee maker, microwave, high-temperature oven and ice drawer
- Jetcraft: 2021 Gulfstream G600 S/N 73047 specification sheet (Nov 2023): 16 passengers in four zones, forward galley, four-place club, two-place divan opposite a two-place club, four-place conference group opposite a credenza, dual two-place divans, forward and aft lavatories
- Jetcraft: 2022 Gulfstream G600 S/N 73099 specification sheet (Aug 2026): 13 passengers, forward galley, Starlink internet, forward crew rest, jump seat, forward and aft lavatories
- Federal Register via US DOT: FAA airworthiness directive for Gulfstream GVII-G500 and GVII-G600, docket FAA-2020-0199 (effective 13 March 2020): AFM revision after the alpha limiter engaged in the landing flare
- Jetcraft: Gulfstream G600 overview, 2019 to present (Dec 2022): typical 16 passenger and 4 crew seats
- Flying: Gulfstream G500, G600 receive EASA steep approach landing certification (Jan 2026): announced 12 January 2026, demonstrated at London City and Lugano
- EASA: Type Certificate Data Sheet IM.A.595, Gulfstream GVII, Issue 15 (Nov 2025): models GVII-G500 and GVII-G600; State of Design TCDS FAA T00021AT; GVII-G600 FAA TC 28 June 2019, EASA TC 11 May 2020; special condition G600-D-16 Flight Crew Sleeping Facility
- CRAFT: Gulfstream G600 ownership and operating costs (updated Dec 2024): list price $54.5 million when deliveries began in 2019; no cost estimate published
- GlobalAir: Gulfstream G600 specifications and operating cost (accessed Nov 2026): factory list price $59,500,000 as of Q2 2025
- WBRC: NTSB releases report on incident at BHM airport (31 Jul 2026): G600 landing in heavy rain at Birmingham, 27 May 2026, 2 crew and 12 passengers, no injuries, substantial damage to the right wing; probable cause the crew's decision to continue the approach into adverse weather
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