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What a Embraer Praetor 500 / 600 costs, how far it flies, and what it costs to keep

PlaneFox tracks 5 Embraer Praetor 500 / 600 aircraft for sale and re-reads every one of them from the broker and dealer sites it watches, so the figures below move when the market moves. Every number on this page is measured from those live listings, not taken from a published price guide.

How far can a Embraer Praetor 500 / 600 fly?

A Embraer Praetor 500 / 600 flies about 3,340 nm, roughly 6,186 km, which is about 7 h 10 min in still air at typical cruise.

What does a Embraer Praetor 500 / 600 cost to own?

A Embraer Praetor 500 / 600 costs about EUR 77,500 a month to run, or about EUR 3,668 for every flight hour when it is flown 150 hours a year.

More questions about the Embraer Praetor 500 / 600

How much does a Embraer Praetor 500 / 600 cost?
Used Embraer Praetor 500 / 600 prices vary depending on year of manufacture, airframe hours, avionics and overall condition. Browse the current Embraer Praetor 500 / 600 listings on PlaneFox to see real-time asking prices from European brokers and private sellers.
What is the price range for a used Embraer Praetor 500 / 600?
Embraer Praetor 500 / 600 prices depend heavily on year, airframe hours, engine time since overhaul and equipment level. Check the live Embraer Praetor 500 / 600 listings on PlaneFox to see the current asking-price range from brokers and private sellers.
How many Embraer Praetor 500 / 600 aircraft are for sale right now?
PlaneFox lists 5 Embraer Praetor 500 / 600 aircraft for sale right now, gathered from the broker and dealer sites it watches. The count moves through the week as those sources are re-read. Because PlaneFox reads the same listings repeatedly over time, it also shows which have cut their asking price and which have sold.
Where can I find a Embraer Praetor 500 / 600 for sale?
Every Embraer Praetor 500 / 600 PlaneFox can see is on this page — 5 of them, gathered from the broker and dealer sites it re-reads continuously. Most are listed in Brazil (1), followed by Austria (1). Each listing links straight through to the seller, so a Embraer Praetor 500 / 600 in another country is worth considering rather than filtering out.
What should I check when buying a used Embraer Praetor 500 / 600?
On a used Embraer Praetor 500 / 600, check airframe hours, engine time since overhaul, avionics generation and damage history before anything else. PlaneFox recommends a pre-purchase inspection by an EASA Part-145 shop that knows the type, which typically costs EUR 1,500 to EUR 3,500. Under 1,500 airframe hours is low-time and above 3,500 means budgeting for higher maintenance; most piston engines run a 2,000-hour TBO, so past 1,500 to 1,700 hours since overhaul expect the overhaul within one to three years at EUR 25,000 to EUR 45,000. Read the full logbook history for prop strikes, gear-up landings and structural repair, and confirm ADs and SBs are complied with.

About the Embraer Praetor 500 / 600

Aircraft overview

The Embraer Praetor 500 / 600 is a family of business jets developed by Embraer Executive Jets from the earlier Legacy 450 and Legacy 500 platforms. The Praetor 600 first flew in 2018, followed by the Praetor 500, with customer deliveries beginning in 2019. The Praetor 500 sits in the midsize category, while the Praetor 600 is positioned as a super midsize aircraft. Both models matter in the used market because they combine fly by wire flight controls, modern avionics and transcontinental range in relatively young airframes.

Performance & specifications

Both aircraft have a maximum operating speed of Mach 0.83 and a service ceiling of 45,000 feet. The Praetor 500 offers a published range of about 3,340 nautical miles with NBAA IFR reserves, while the Praetor 600 is published at about 4,018 nautical miles under comparable conditions. Typical high speed cruise is in the mid 460 knot range. The Praetor 500 is powered by two Honeywell HTF7500E turbofans rated at about 6,540 pounds of thrust each. The Praetor 600 uses uprated Honeywell HTF7500E engines rated at about 7,528 pounds of thrust each. Published payload figures vary by configuration, but Embraer lists maximum payload at about 2,921 pounds for the Praetor 500 and about 4,001 pounds for the Praetor 600.

Cabin & avionics

The Praetor 500 typically seats 7 to 9 passengers, while the Praetor 600 is commonly configured for 8 to 12. Both have a flat floor cabin, a 6 foot class cabin height and an internal baggage compartment accessible in flight. The Praetor 600 provides the longer cabin and greater baggage volume. Avionics are based on the Collins Aerospace Pro Line Fusion suite, not Garmin Perspective or G1000. Typical features include large displays, synthetic vision, advanced weather radar, autothrottle and Embraer’s fly by wire system with active turbulence reduction.

Buying & value

Used Praetor 500 / 600 aircraft are usually compared with late model midsize and super midsize jets rather than older light jets or large cabin aircraft. Buyers should review total time, engine program status, avionics software level, connectivity equipment, cabin configuration, service bulletin compliance and any history as an upgraded Legacy 450 or Legacy 500. Factory upgrades and common options include winglets, enhanced fuel capacity on the Praetor line, high speed connectivity, premium interiors and additional avionics functions. In the market, the Praetor 500 is valued for range in a midsize footprint, while the Praetor 600 is often considered where nonstop coast to coast or North Atlantic capability is a priority.

5 Embraer Praetor 500 / 600 aircraft are for sale on PlaneFox today.

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