The Embraer Praetor 500 is a midsize private jet manufactured by the Brazilian aerospace company Embraer. It is the follow-up to the Legacy 450 and is part of Embraer’s Praetor family of aircraft, which includes the super-midsize Praetor 600.
The Praetor 500 also features advanced technologies such as Ka-band high-speed internet connectivity, voice commands, and the E2VS enhanced vision system, which enhances situational awareness in low-visibility conditions.
It is featured in the fractional fleets of Flexjet and AirSprint.
Manufacturing Dates
Production Start:
2022
Production Ends:
In Production
Cabin Category
Midsize Cabin
Cabin Size & Passengers
Height
6 Feet
Width
6.83 Feet
Length
24 Feet
Seating Capacity
Up to 8
Range
3,109 nautical miles
Speed
High-Speed Cruise:
Mach 466
Access
Fractional Ownership:
Yes
Dedicated Jet Card:
Yes
Pricing
A new Embraer Praetor 500 is listed at $18 million
Embraer announced the development of the Praetor 500 in October 2017 as a successor to the Legacy 450. The first Praetor 500 completed its first flight on December 16, 2018. It was certified by Brazil’s National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the United States, and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) in April 2019. The first delivery was in September 2019.
The Praetor 500 has a cabin that is 24 feet long, 6 feet high, and 6.83 feet wide. It accommodates up to eight passengers, including a two-seat divan. The lavatory is located at the rear of the cabin.
The Praetor 500 is powered by two Honeywell HTF7500E turbofan engines, which provide a maximum cruise speed of 466 knots (536 mph) and a range of up to 3,340 nautical miles (3,840 miles). It has a maximum takeoff weight of 30,800 pounds and a maximum altitude of 45,000 feet.
A new Praetor 500 is priced at $18.4 million.