Specifications
AI Description
- Model: EMBRAER LEGACY 500
- Type: Super mid-size business jet
- Capacity: Up to 12 passengers
- Range: 3,125 nautical miles
- Avionics: Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion integrated avionics suite
- Engines: Two Honeywell HTF7500E engines
- Auxiliary Power Unit: Yes, Honeywell GTCP36-150
- APU Time: 976.5 hours
- Features:
- Fly-by-wire technology
- ADS-B Out
- SATCOM with Iridium
- Enhanced Vision System (not reported)
- Terrain Awareness & Warning System (standard)
- Traffic Collision Avoidance System (standard)
- Interior:
- Cabin Arrangement B: 9 passengers with a 3-place divan
- Enhanced seating with sheepskin covers
- Forward galley with convection and microwave ovens, Nespresso machine
- Premium cabin management system with HD monitors
- Belted lavatory
- Additional Equipment: Life raft, oxygen cylinder, cargo fire suppression system, heated baggage compartment, HEPA filter, therapeutic oxygen.
About this Model
Overview
The Embraer Legacy 500 (later evolved into the Praetor 500) is positioned as a super-midsize jet that blends a stand-up cabin with modern flight controls and strong short-field performance. It is typically chosen for North America transcontinental missions, mixed airport environments (including shorter runways), and operators who value a newer-generation cockpit and cabin systems over maximum range at this size.
Mission Fit
In typical business configurations, the Legacy 500 fits missions that combine speed, runway flexibility, and a cabin sized to keep passengers comfortable on longer legs. It is most effective when the trip profile includes a mix of major hubs and secondary airports, and when the operator wants modern systems without moving into larger-cabin operating footprints.
Cabin
The cabin is designed around a flat floor and stand-up height, with a club seating core and an aft zone that often supports an additional seating grouping or divan depending on configuration. Large windows and a comparatively wide cross-section for the class contribute to an open feel. Baggage access and total volume are generally suitable for multi-day trips for a typical business load, but exact usability depends on interior layout and occupancy.