Praetor 600 vs G400
The G400 leads, topping 6 of 7 compared metrics.
Put the Embraer Executive Jets Praetor 600 (introduced 2019) beside the Gulfstream Aerospace G400 (introduced 2023) and the trade-offs sharpen fast. Both are business jets, which makes them natural cross-shopping rivals. The clearest separation between them is cabin capacity, where the G400 carries more passengers. The spec-by-spec breakdown below is followed by a mission-fit read and a buyer's recommendation.
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Praetor 600 vs G400: the key differences
- The G400 delivers 5% more range (Praetor 600: 4,018 nm; G400: 4,200 nm).
- The G400 delivers 2% more cruise speed (Praetor 600: 466 kt; G400: 476 kt).
- The G400 delivers 58% more passenger capacity (Praetor 600: 12 seats; G400: 19 seats).
- The G400 is the newer design (introduced 2023 versus 2019 for the Praetor 600), a gap of 4 years that usually shows up in avionics, cabin systems and fuel burn.
- The G400 is the larger aircraft by maximum takeoff weight (74,600 lbs versus 44,092 lbs), which typically buys more cabin and payload at the cost of higher trip economics.
Which mission suits which aircraft
Both aircraft are built for long-haul and transatlantic missions, so outright range rarely separates them — the call leans on cabin (the G400 seats more), trip economics and what is actually available on the market. Match the airframe to how you fly most weeks, not to the headline range figure.
Which should you choose?
On published specifications the G400 leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The Praetor 600 can still be the smarter buy on acquisition cost, operating economics, runway performance, or current availability — the factors that rarely show up in a spec sheet. Our acquisition advisory team can model both against your actual mission profile before you commit.
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Praetor 600 vs G400: FAQs
Which has the longer range, the Praetor 600 or the G400?
The G400 has the longer published range — 4,200 nm versus 4,018 nm for the Praetor 600.
Does the Praetor 600 or G400 seat more passengers?
The G400 carries more passengers at maximum configuration — up to 19 seats, compared with 12 on the Praetor 600.
Which is faster, the Praetor 600 or the G400?
The G400 cruises faster, at 476 kt versus 466 kt for the Praetor 600.
Which is newer, the Praetor 600 or the G400?
The G400 is the newer design, introduced in 2023 versus 2019 for the Praetor 600.
Is the Praetor 600 or the G400 the larger aircraft?
By maximum takeoff weight the G400 is the larger aircraft — 74,600 lbs versus 44,092 lbs for the Praetor 600.
Should I buy the Praetor 600 or the G400?
On published specifications the G400 leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The Praetor 600 can still be the smarter buy on acquisition cost, operating economics, runway performance, or current availability — the factors that rarely show up in a spec sheet. Our acquisition advisory team can model both against your actual mission profile before you commit.
Still weighing up the Praetor 600 vs G400?
Specs only take you so far. Our advisors give an independent recommendation based on your mission, budget and how you actually fly — and represent your side through to purchase.