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Where it fits well
- 466 kt cruise supports fast regional travel.
- 3340 nm advertised range creates a practical planning radius of about 2238 nm with 4 occupants.
- 1325 kg realistic payload proxy and 9 seats define the usable cabin mission.
Key figures
Indicative planning data, compiled 2026-07. Verify against the AFM and records.
| Seats | 9 |
| Realistic payload with mission fuel | 1325 kg |
| Advertised range | 3340 nm |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 2238 nm |
| Cruise speed | 466 kt |
| Runway need | ~1287 m |
| Pressurised | Yes |
| Fuel | Jet A-1 |
| Fixed annual base | €769k |
| Direct cost per flight hour | €3800 |
The ownership trade-off
The Praetor 500 combines 9-seat jet capability with about 3,250 NM reported range and about 474 kt reported cruise, while payload, runway and operating-cost figures remain indicative and should be verified for the specific aircraft before making a decision.
Cost picture at different usage
- 40 hours/year: about €921k per year ( €23025 per flight hour all-in)
- 80 hours/year: about €1.07m per year ( €13413 per flight hour all-in)
- 120 hours/year: about €1.23m per year ( €10208 per flight hour all-in)
- 180 hours/year: about €1.45m per year ( €8072 per flight hour all-in)
Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at €1.12m per year at 80 hours. Condition, engine time remaining and avionics matter more than the year itself — price the aircraft in front of you, not the model.
Limitations to price honestly
- The Praetor 500 combines 9-seat jet capability with about 3,250 NM reported range and about 474 kt reported cruise, while payload, runway and operating-cost figures remain indicative and should be verified for the specific aircraft before making a decision.
- €769k fixed annual planning base before flying a single hour.
- Approximate 1287 m take-off requirement must be checked against runway, surface, slope, temperature and loading.
Recommended missions
- Family and small-group touring with a weight-and-balance check for every trip.
- Longer regional missions, with reserves and payload reducing brochure range.
- Time-sensitive business travel where dispatch reliability justifies the cost.