Embraer Legacy 450/500 and Praetor 500/600

{{Infobox aircraft | name = Legacy 450/Praetor 500 Legacy 500/Praetor 600 | image = File:PT-ZHY Embraer EMB550 Legacy500 E550 (14272527752).jpg | caption = Legacy 500 in flight, landing gear extended | type = [[Business jet]] | national_origin = [[Brazil]] | manufacturer = [[Embraer]] | designer =  | first_flight = 500 : 27 November 2012 450 : 28 December 2013 | introduction = 500 : 11 October 2014 | retired =  | status = In Service | primary_user = [[Flexjet]] | more_users = [[AirSprint]] [[NetJets]] | produced = 500 : 2011-present  | number_built = 414 ({{As of|2025|12|31|lc=y}})<ref>{{cite web |title=News - Corporate; Embraer reports 91 aircraft delivered in the fourth quarter and surpasses 4Q24 mark to meet 2025 guidance |url=https://embraer.com/media-center/en?mediatype=NEWS&detail=23997-Embraer-reports-91-aircraft-delivered-in-the-fourth-quarter-and-surpasses-4Q24-mark-to-meet-2025-guidance |website=Embraer |access-date=17 May 2026 |date=12 January 2026}}</ref> Praetor 500 : 129 Praetor 600 : 147 Legacy 500 : 80 Legacy 450 : 58 | variants = }}

The '''Embraer Legacy 450/500''' and '''Praetor 500/600''' are a family of mid-size and super mid-size [[business jet]]s built by Brazilian aircraft manufacturer [[Embraer]]. The aircraft family was launched with the Legacy 500 in April 2008 and were the first jets in the size category to feature a flat-floor stand-up cabin and [[fly-by-wire]].

The Legacy 500, with a range of {{convert|3125|nmi|abbr=~|lk=in|-1}} and room for up to 12 passengers, first flew on November 27, 2012, and was certified on August 12, 2014. The shorter Legacy 450 first flew on December 28, 2013, was certified on August 11, 2015, has a range of {{convert|2900|nmi|-1|abbr=on}}, and can accommodate up to 9.

The Praetor 500 and 600 are improvements of the Legacy 450 and 500, respectively, introduced in October 2018 offering more [[range (aeronautics)|range]]. The Praetor 600 has a range of {{convert|4018|nmi|-1|abbr=on}}, while the Praetor 500 has a range of {{convert|3340|nmi|-1|abbr=on}}.

==Development== [[File:Embraer, EBACE 2019, Le Grand-Saconnex (EB190372) (horizontal).jpg|thumb|Praetor 600 cabin]]

At the August 2007 [[National Business Aviation Association]] convention, [[Embraer]] unveiled a cabin mock-up of two concepts positioned between the $7 million [[Embraer Phenom 300|Phenom 300]] and the $26 million [[Embraer Legacy 600|Legacy 600]], called midsize jet (MSJ) and mid-light jet (MLJ), positioned on 22% of the market in units. The proposed aircraft share their flat floor, and stand-up cabin but the MSJ should be 5 feet longer to accommodate 8 passengers over a {{cvt|2800|nmi}} range against {{cvt|2200|nmi}} for the smaller version.<ref>{{cite news |url= http://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/aviation-international-news/2007-09-26/embraer-unveils-concepts-two-new-midsize-aircraft |title= Embraer unveils concepts for two new midsize aircraft |publisher= Aviation International News |author= Curt Epstein |date= September 26, 2007 |archive-date= 2017-01-03 |access-date= 2016-06-05 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20170103191559/http://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/aviation-international-news/2007-09-26/embraer-unveils-concepts-two-new-midsize-aircraft |url-status= dead }}</ref>

The program was introduced in April 2008, Embraer planned to invest US$750 million and to introduce the larger model in 2012 and the smaller in 2013. [[Honeywell HTF7500E]] turbofans were selected along a [[Rockwell Collins]] Pro Line Fusion [[avionics]] suite integrated [[cockpit]] and a [[Parker Hannifin]] [[fly-by-wire]] flight control system.<ref>{{cite press release |url= http://www.embraerexecutivejets.com/en-us/press-events/press-releases/pages/embraer-announces-embraer-msj-and-embraer-mlj-executive-jets.aspx |title= Embraer announces embraer MSJ and embraer MLJ executive jets |publisher= Embraer |date= April 8, 2008}}</ref> At the May 2008 [[European Business Aviation Association|European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition]], the larger was named Legacy 500 priced at $18.4 million and the smaller Legacy 450, priced at $15.25 million.<ref>{{cite news |url= http://www.domain-b.com/aero/aero_mfg/20080522_announces.html |title= Embraer renames MLJ/MSJ as Legacy 450/500 – announces launch schedule |publisher= domain-b.com |date= 22 May 2008}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url= http://www.bjtonline.com/business-jet-news/embraers-legacy-500 |title= Embraer's Legacy 500 |publisher= Business Jet Traveler |date= December 2, 2011}}</ref> The variants have 95% systems commonality.<ref>{{cite journal |url= http://aviationweek.com/awin/embraer-makes-progress-new-mid-offerings|title= Embraer Makes Progress On New 'Mid' Offerings |journal=Aviation Week & Space Technology |date=14 October 2013 }}</ref>

An assembly line was officially opened in [[Melbourne, Florida]] on 2 June 2016, adding [[Embraer Legacy 450]] and 500 production to the existing [[Phenom 100]] and [[Phenom 300|300]] line, along a completion center/flight-prep building. The first Legacy 450 on the line since May 16 should be delivered in mid-December. The facility will be able to assemble up to 96 Phenoms and 72 Legacys annually.<ref>{{cite news |url= http://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2016-06-02/embraer-starts-legacy-450/500-production-us?eid=343244824&bid=1422224 |title= Embraer Starts Legacy 450/500 Production in U.S. |author= Chad Trautvetter |publisher= Aviation International News |date= June 2, 2016 |access-date= 2016-06-03 |archive-date= 2016-06-11 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20160611125659/http://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2016-06-02/embraer-starts-legacy-450/500-production-us?eid=343244824&bid=1422224 |url-status= dead }}</ref> The first Legacy 450 produced in Florida was delivered in December 2016; the fuselage is built in [[Botucatu]] in Brazil, and the wings in [[Évora]], Portugal.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/embraer-delivers-first-us-assembled-legacy-450-432438/ |title= Embraer delivers first US-assembled Legacy 450 |date= 14 December 2016 |author= Stephen Trimble |work= Flight Global}}</ref> The first Legacy 500 entered final assembly in January 2017 and was flown in July.<ref>{{cite press release |url= http://www.embraerexecutivejets.com/en-us/press-events/press-releases/pages/embraer-flies-first-legacy-500-assembled-in-melbourne.aspx |title= Embraer flies first Legacy 500 assembled in Melbourne |date= July 13, 2017 |publisher= Embraer}}</ref> Embraer will eventually move most of its Legacy 450/500 production in Florida but has not set up a schedule yet.<ref name=AIN170424>{{cite news |url= https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2017-04-24/embraer-assemble-bulk-legacy-450/500s-florida |title= Embraer To Assemble Bulk of Legacy 450/500s in Florida |author= Chad Trautvetter |date= April 24, 2017 |work= Aviation International News}}</ref>

===Praetor 500/600=== [[File:Embraer Praetor 600, Paris Air Show 2019, Le Bourget (SIAE0698).jpg|thumb|Praetor 600 with longer ventral fuel tank and larger winglets]] Embraer introduced improved variants at the October 2018 [[National Business Aviation Association|NBAA]] convention, the Praetor 500 and 600, presented on display, with {{cvt|3250|nmi}} and {{cvt|3900|nmi}} of range; the 600 was expected to be certified in the second quarter of 2019 and the 500 in the third quarter of 2019.<ref>{{cite press release|url= https://embraer.com/global/en/news?slug=1206455-embraer-introduces-the-most-disruptive-and-technologically-advanced-aircraft-into-the-midsize-and-super-midsize-categories-the-praetor-500-and-praetor-600-business-jets |date= Oct 14, 2018 |title= Embraer Introduces the Most Disruptive and Technologically Advanced Aircraft into the Midsize and Super-midsize Categories; The Praetor 500 and Praetor 600 Business Jets |publisher= Embraer}}</ref> Both have {{cvt|22|by|50|in|cm}} taller and wider winglets. The $17 million Praetor 500 boosts the fuel capacity of the Legacy 450 from {{cvt|12,108 to 13,058|lb}} to match the Legacy 500. The $21 million Praetor 600 is based on the Legacy 500 with two tanks on the fuselage belly for {{cvt|2,928|lb}} more fuel for a {{cvt|15,986|lb}} capacity, and more powerful {{cvt|7,528|lbf|kN}} HTF7500E engines.<ref name=AIN14oct2018>{{cite news |url= https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2018-10-14/embraer-moves-ahead-praetor-program |title= Embraer Moves Ahead with Praetor Program |author= Matt Thurber |date= October 14, 2018 |work= AIN online}}</ref>

Praetor 600 flight testing began on 31 March 2018 and 300h were logged with three aircraft by October 2018, while the Praetor 500 flight tests began on 13 September 2018 with 80h accumulated.<ref>{{cite news |url= https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/nbaa-embraer-takes-command-of-midsize-market-with-p-452657/ |title= NBAA: Embraer takes command of midsize market with Praetor launch |date= 14 Oct 2018 |author= Kate Sarsfield |work= Flightglobal}}</ref> The [[synthetic vision system]] has a flight [[guidance system]] for CAT I airports approach with [[satellite-based augmentation system|SBAS]], allowing [[decision height]] to be reduced from {{cvt|200 to 150|ft}}.<ref name=Flight16Oct2018>{{cite news |url= https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/flight-test-embraers-praetor-600-leaves-a-legacy-452373/ |title= FLIGHT TEST: Embraer's Praetor 600 leaves a Legacy |date= 16 Oct 2018 |author= Mike Gerzanics |work= Flightglobal}}</ref> Within US SBAS zones, the synthetic vision guidance system (SVGS) allows autopilot-flown [[instrument approach]]es down to {{cvt|150|feet}} height and {{cvt|1,300|feet}} [[Runway visual range|RVR]] without the optional Rockwell Collins [[enhanced vision system|EVS]] and [[head-up display|HUD]].<ref>{{cite news |url= https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2018-11-20/pilot-report-embraer-praetor-600 |title= Pilot Report: Embraer Praetor 600 |author= Matt Thurber |date= November 20, 2018 |work= AIN online}}</ref>

Previous Legacy 450s can be upgraded to the Praetor 500 configuration for $500,000. For the higher thrust Praetor 600, Honeywell [[Aircraft_maintenance#Power-by-the-Hour|maintenance plan]]s increases to $294 per engine per hour. Active load alleviation deflects both [[aileron]]s upward at 2.0 Gs to prevent overstressing the wing without adding structural weight.<ref name=AvWeek15oct2018>{{cite news |url= http://aviationweek.com/nbaa-2018/praetor-500-and-600-blaze-new-path-embraer |title= Praetor 500 and 600 Blaze New Path for Embraer |date= Oct 15, 2018 |author= Fred George |work= Aviation Week Network}}</ref> At FL410, ISA-7°C to -14°C and {{cvt|0.77|Mach|altitude_ft=41000|kn km/h|0}} cruise, the Praetor 600 burns {{cvt|1,760|lb}} of fuel per hour at a weight of {{cvt|40,500|lb}}, increasing to {{cvt|1,800 to 1,900|lb}} at {{cvt|0.794|Mach|altitude_ft=41000|kn km/h|0}} max cruise.<ref name=AvWeek16oct2018>{{cite news |url= http://aviationweek.com/nbaa-2018/praetor-600-flying-nonstop-brazil-florida |title= Praetor 600: Flying Nonstop from Brazil to Florida |date= Oct 16, 2018 |author= Fred George |work= Aviation Week Network}}</ref>

The Praetor 600 was certified by the [[National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil]] by April 2019.<ref>{{cite news |url= https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/brazilian-authorities-certify-embraers-praetor-600-457586/ |title= Brazilian authorities certify Embraer's Praetor 600 |date= 19 Apr 2019 |author= jon hemmerdinger |work= flightglobal }}</ref> Its range with four passengers and NBAA IFR reserves reached 4,018 nmi (7,441 km; {{cvt|4018|nmi|mi|disp=output only}}) from a 4,436 ft (1,352 m) take-off, and 3,719 nmi (6,887 km; {{cvt|3719|nmi|mi|disp=output only}}) at Mach 0.80.<ref name=Embraer18apr2019>{{cite press release |url= https://embraer.com/global/en/news?slug=1206561-embraer-praetor-600-business-jet-outperforms-on-certification |date= Apr 18, 2019 |title= Embraer Praetor 600 Business Jet Outperforms on Certification |publisher= Embraer}}</ref> European and US certification were secured by May.<ref>{{cite news |url= https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/embraer-praetor-600-secures-european-and-us-certific-458283/ |title= Embraer Praetor 600 secures European and US certification |date= 20 May 2019 |author= Kate Sarsfield |work= Flightglobal}}</ref> The first delivery, to a European customer, happened on 28 June 2019.<ref>{{cite press release |url= https://executive.embraer.com/global/en/news?slug=1206614-embraer-delivers-its-first-new-praetor-600-the-industry-leading-super-midsize-business-jet |date= June 28, 2019 |title= Embraer Delivers its First New Praetor 600; The Industry-Leading Super-Midsize Business Jet |publisher= Embraer}}</ref>

The Praetor 500 received its Brazilian type certificate in August, achieving a 3,340 nautical miles (6,186 km) range, {{cvt|466|kn|km/h}} high-speed cruise, a takeoff within 4,222 ft (1,287 m) and a landing within 2,086 ft (636 m).<ref name=Embraer13aug2019>{{cite press release |url= https://executive.embraer.com/global/en/news?slug=1206627-embraer-is-awarded-brazilian-certification-for-the-praetor-500-which-outperformed-on-certification-to-become-the-best-midsize-jet |title= Embraer is Awarded Brazilian certification for the Praetor 500, which outperformed on certification to become the best midsize jet |date= August 13, 2019 |publisher= Embraer}}</ref>

This was followed by the EASA and FAA approval by the end of September.<ref>{{cite press release |url= https://embraer.com/global/en/news?slug=1206646-embraer-praetor-500-receives-easa-and-faa-approval-achieving-triple-certification-and-becoming-the-best-midsize-jet-on-the-market |date= Sep 30, 2019 |title= Embraer Praetor 500 receives EASA and FAA approval, achieving triple-certification and becoming the best midsize jet on the market |publisher= Eambraer}}</ref>

On 1st July 2019 the first Praetor 600 was delivered to the Maltese operator [[Luxwing]]. In December deliveries to [[Flexjet]] started two months after signing for 64 jets, including Praetor 500/600s and [[Phenom 300]]Es.<ref>{{cite news |url= https://www.flightglobal.com/aerospace/embraer-delivers-first-praetor-500-to-flexjet/135927.article |title= Embraer delivers first Praetor 500, to Flexjet |author= Jon Hemmerdinger |date= 23 December 2019 |work= Flightglobal}}</ref>

In 2023, the equipped price of the Praetor 500 was $18.995M, and $21.995M for the 600.<ref>{{cite news |url= https://infogram.com/bca-table-2023-jets-1ho16vorwrp8x4n |title= Purchase planning handbook - Jets table |date= Second Quarter 2023 |work= Business & Commercial Aircraft}}</ref>

In February 2026, Embraer announced updated versions of the Praetor business jet family, the ''Praetor 500E'' and ''Praetor 600E'', featuring next-generation cabin technology such as advanced cabin management systems, panoramic smart windows, and enhanced passenger comfort features. These E-series models are expected to enter service in 2029.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-02-24 |title=Meet the new Embraer Praetor 500E and Praetor 600E |url=https://www.globalair.com/articles/meet-the-new-praetor-500e-and-praetor-600e/11983 |access-date=2026-02-27 |website=Globalair.com |language=en}}</ref>

==Design== [[File:Embraer, EBACE 2019, Le Grand-Saconnex (EB190432) (cropped).jpg|thumb|Cockpit with 4 large [[Multi-function display|MFD]] and [[sidestick]]s]]

They are [[low wing]], [[T-tail]] airplanes with [[cabin pressurization]], powered by two rear mounted turbofans. The [[landing gear]] is fully retractable and designed to be operated on paved [[runway]]s only. The [[glass cockpit]] includes four [[multi-function display]]s. The operation is made through a [[flight management system]] with [[autopilot]], [[autothrottle]] and closed-loop control and monitoring of flight controls Fly-By-Wire. The aircraft are certified for Day, Night, VFR and IFR flights, and are approved for [[reduced vertical separation minima]] (RVSM) airspace and flight into known [[icing conditions]], extended flight over water, Category II [[Instrument landing system|ILS]], operations at high altitude airports up to 13800 ft and steep [[Final approach (aeronautics)|approach]] operations.<ref name=ANACopEval>{{cite web|url= http://www.anac.gov.br/assuntos/setor-regulado/profissionais-da-aviacao-civil/avaliacao-operacional-1/emb-550_545-oe-report-rev-4-1.pdf |title=Operational evaluation report |publisher= [[National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil|ANAC]] |date=May 15, 2019 }}</ref>

Embraer offers an [[enhanced flight vision system]] constituted by the [[Rockwell Collins]] HGS-3500 [[Head-up display]] combined with the EVS-3000 [[Infrared camera]], permitting a decision altitude necessitating visual references of 100 ft above touchdown at a projected price of $515,000. [[Federal Aviation Administration]]'s draft AC 20-167A further proposes a descent below 100 ft if the required visual references can be observed using the EFVS, similar to Cat II and III approaches with limited [[instrument landing system]]s in many small airports.<ref>{{cite news |url= https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/flight-test-embraers-vision-enhancer-shows-great-p-428218/ |title= Embraer's vision enhancer shows great promise |work= Flight Global |date= 16 August 2016}}</ref>

==Variants==

=== EMB-550 Legacy 500 === [[File:Embraer Legacy 500 (G-TULI) lands Bristol Airport 14May2019 arp.jpg|thumb|Legacy 500]]

Embraer's timeline was delayed because software development for the fly-by-wire [[flight control system]] was running behind schedule.<ref>{{cite news |url= http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/nbaa-embraer-faces-legacy-500-fly-by-wire-delays-363111/ |title= NBAA: Embraer faces Legacy 500 fly-by-wire delays |publisher= Flight International |date= October 11, 2011}}</ref> Supported by 800 engineers, the first Legacy 500 [[prototype]] (PT-ZEX) was rolled out on 23 December 2011 to begin ground testing and systems evaluation, prior to the aircraft’s first flight scheduled for the third quarter of 2012.<ref name="embraer.com">{{cite press release |url= http://www.embraer.com/en-US/ImprensaEventos/Press-releases/noticias/Pages/EMBRAER-APRESENTA-JATO-EXECUTIVO-LEGACY-500-PELA-1a-VEZ.aspx |title= Embraer Rolls Out Legacy 500 Executive Jet |publisher= Embraer |date= December 26, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url= http://www.ainonline.com/?q=aviation-news/ainalerts/2012-01-03/embraer-rolls-out-first-legacy-500 |title= Embraer Rolls Out First Legacy 500 |publisher= Aviation International News |date= January 3, 2012}}</ref> The first engine run was completed on January 17, 2012.<ref>{{cite press release |url= http://www.embraer.com/en-US/ImprensaEventos/Press-releases/noticias/Pages/MOTOR-DO-LEGACY-500-E-ACIONADO-PELA-1a-VEZ.aspx |title= First Engine Run For The Legacy 500 |publisher= Embraer |date= February 6, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url= http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/embraer-completes-first-engine-run-on-legacy-500-business-jet-367883/ |title= Embraer completes first engine run on Legacy 500 business jet |publisher= Flight International |date= February 13, 2012}}</ref>

The aircraft's [[Maiden flight|first flight]] occurred on 27 November 2012, with certification and initial deliveries expected in early 2014.<ref>{{cite news |url= http://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/ainalerts/2012-11-27/embraer-legacy-500-makes-flawless-first-flight |title= Embraer Legacy 500 Makes 'Flawless' First Flight |publisher= Aviation International News |date= November 27, 2012 |access-date= 2012-11-28 |archive-date= 2012-12-02 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20121202092547/http://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/ainalerts/2012-11-27/embraer-legacy-500-makes-flawless-first-flight |url-status= dead }}</ref> The first flight test crew was composed of the program Test Pilot [[Eduardo Camelier]], Chief Test Pilot [[Mozart Louzada]], Flight Test Director [[Alexandre Figueiredo]] and Flight Test Engineer [[Gustavo Paixao]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.flyingmag.com/aircraft/jets/embraer-legacy-500-makes-first-flight|title=Embraer Legacy 500 Makes First Flight|work=Flying Magazine|access-date=2018-10-25|language=en}}</ref>{{Importance inline|reason=test crew not notable enough to have their wikipedia article}} The maiden flight was from Embraer headquarters at [[São José dos Campos Airport]] and all prototypes were flown to the [[Gaviao Peixoto Airport]] test facility after their first flight.{{cn|date=October 2018}}

After 1,800 hours of flight tests and 20,000 hours of laboratory tests, its [[type certificate]] was received from [[National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil]] (ANAC) on August 12, 2014, exceeding design goals.<ref name=500certificationPR>{{cite press release |url= http://www.embraerexecutivejets.com/en-US/press-events/press-releases/Pages/Embraer%e2%80%99s-Legacy-500-Executive-Jet-awarded-Brazilian-certification.aspx/ |title= Legacy 500 Executive Jet awarded Brazilian certification |publisher= Embraer |date= August 12, 2014}}</ref> First delivery occurred to a Brazilian company on October 11, 2014.<ref>{{cite press release |url= http://www.embraer.com/en-us/imprensaeventos/press-releases/noticias/pages/embraer-entrega-primeiro-jato-executivo-legacy-500.aspx |title= Embraer delivers first Legacy 500 Executive Jet |publisher= Embraer |date= Oct 10, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url= http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/embraer-delivers-legacy-500-to-launch-customer-404679/ |title=Embraer delivers Legacy 500 to launch customer |publisher= Flight International |date= 10 October 2014 }}</ref> It received its [[Federal Aviation Administration]] (FAA) certification on October 21, 2014.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/nbaa-embraer-legacy-500-cleared-for-us-flights-405046/ |title= NBAA: Embraer Legacy 500 cleared for US flights |publisher= Flight International |date= 22 October 2014 }}</ref> Delivery of the 50th Legacy 500 is expected in the third quarter of 2016.<ref name=flightMelbourne>{{cite news |url= https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/embraer-opens-legacy-final-assembly-facility-in-melb-426151/ |title= Embraer opens Legacy final assembly facility in Melbourne |publisher= Flight International |date= 8 June 2016}}</ref>

The Legacy 500 can be configured to carry up to 12 passengers, and can carry eight passengers over {{convert|2,948|nmi|0}}, or four passengers over {{convert|3,125|nmi|0}}.<ref name=legacy500Brochure/> The aircraft fly-by-wire control enhances safety and comfort.<ref name=fly2015-02>{{cite news |first=Robert |last=Goyer |url=http://www.flyingmag.com/aircraft/jets/we-fly-embraer-legacy-500 |title=We Fly: Embraer Legacy 500 |publisher=[[Flying (magazine)|Flying]] |date=2 February 2015 |archive-date=11 April 2015 |access-date=9 April 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150411063609/http://www.flyingmag.com/aircraft/jets/we-fly-embraer-legacy-500 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url= http://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2015-06-29/pilot-report-embraer-legacy-500 |title= Pilot Report: Embraer Legacy 500 |publisher= Aviation International News |author= Matt Thurber |date= June 29, 2015}}</ref> Climbing to its FL 430 initial cruise altitude takes 22 min and its 27° [[wing sweep]] allow a {{cvt|436|knots|km/h}} {{abbr|TAS|True Air Speed}} average long-range cruise, Mach 0.76 - 0.78, while a Mach 0.80 cruise lowers the range by 3%.<ref name=BCA22sep2017>{{cite news |url= http://aviationweek.com/business-aviation/legacy-500-super-midsize-technology-leader-fights-market-share |title= Legacy 500: Super Midsize Technology Leader Fights For Market Share |date= Sep 22, 2017 |author= Fred George |work= Aviation Week Network}}</ref>

The Legacy 500 competes with midsize jets like the $17.9 million [[Cessna Citation Sovereign]]+ and $23.4 million [[Cessna Citation X]],<ref name=BATmay2015/> but also with super-midsize $24 million [[Gulfstream G280]] and $26 million [[Bombardier Challenger 350]] and can be compared with the halted $21 million [[Learjet 85]] program.<ref>{{cite news |url= http://www.flyingmag.com/aircraft/jets/embraer-legacy-500-versus-world |title= Embraer Legacy 500 Versus the World: Comparison Specs |publisher= [[Flying (magazine)|Flying]] |date= February 3, 2015}}</ref>

=== EMB-545 Legacy 450 === [[File:Paris Air Show 2017 Embraer Legacy 450 (cropped).jpg|thumb|Legacy 450]]

The Legacy 450 first flight occurred on December 28, 2013.<ref>{{cite press release |url= http://www.embraer.com/en-us/imprensaeventos/press-releases/noticias/pages/embraer-aviacao-executiva-apresenta-legacy-450-na-ebace-2015.aspx |title= Embraer Executive Jets debuts Legacy 450 at EBACE 2015 |publisher= Embraer |date= 16 May 2015}}</ref> It received its Brazilian certification on 11 August 2015, exceeding its design goals.<ref>{{cite press release |url= http://www.embraerexecutivejets.com/en-us/press-events/press-releases/pages/embraer%E2%80%99s-legacy-450-executive-jet-awarded-brazilian-certification.aspx |title= Embraer's Legacy 450 Executive Jet awarded Brazilian certification |publisher= Embraer |date= 11 August 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2015-08-11/embraer-legacy-450-wins-brazilian-approval |title= Embraer Legacy 450 Wins Brazilian Approval |publisher= Aviation International News |date= 11 August 2015}}</ref> It was certified by the FAA shortly after on 31 August 2015.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news/Embraers-Legacy-450-Jet-Now-FAA-certified-224787-1.html |title= Embraer's Legacy 450 Jet Now FAA-Certified |publisher= AVweb |date= 31 August 2015}}</ref> Embraer announced on 22 December 2015 its first delivery to [[LMG, LLC]], an American provider of video, audio, and lighting support headquartered in [[Orlando, Florida|Orlando]].<ref>{{cite press release |url= http://www.embraerexecutivejets.com/en-us/press-events/press-releases/pages/embraer-executive-jets-starts-legacy-450-deliveries.aspx |title= Embraer Executive Jets starts Legacy 450 deliveries |date= December 22, 2015 |publisher= Embraer Executive Jets}}</ref>

Its fuselage is shortened by {{convert|4|ft|cm|0}} and it has a flight life of 27,500 flight hours, its stall speed is {{cvt|104|kn|km/h|0}} and its minimum control speed is {{cvt|142|kn|km/h|0}}.<ref name=aw2015-9>{{cite web |url= http://www.embraerexecutivejets.com/Aircraft%20Images/BCA_Oct_Pilot%20Report-Legacy-450.pdf |title= Embraer Legacy 450 Pilot Report |publisher= Business & Commercial Aviation |date= Sep 28, 2015 |access-date= June 4, 2016 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20170517084315/http://www.embraerexecutivejets.com/Aircraft%20Images/BCA_Oct_Pilot%20Report-Legacy-450.pdf |archive-date= May 17, 2017 |url-status= dead |df= mdy-all }}</ref> It competes with the $16.25 million [[Cessna Citation Latitude]] and the $17.9 million [[Cessna Citation Sovereign]].<ref name=BATmay2015>{{cite web |url= http://aviationweek.com/site-files/aviationweek.com/files/uploads/2015/05/Business%20Airplane%20Tables_May_2015_revised.pdf |title= Business Airplane Tables |publisher= aviation week |date= May 2015 |access-date= 2015-08-12 |archive-date= 2016-09-09 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20160909224622/http://aviationweek.com/site-files/aviationweek.com/files/uploads/2015/05/Business%20Airplane%20Tables_May_2015_revised.pdf |url-status= dead }}</ref> In July 2016, its certified range was extended to 2,904 nmi (5,378 km; {{cvt|2904|nmi|mi|disp=output only}}), 329 nmi (609 km; {{cvt|329|nmi|mi|disp=output only}}) more than previously,<ref>{{cite press release |url= http://www.embraerexecutivejets.com/en-us/press-events/press-releases/pages/embraer%E2%80%99s-legacy-450-certified-for-2,904-nm-range.aspx |title= Embraer's Legacy 450 certified for 2,904 nm range |publisher= Embraer |date= July 12, 2016}}</ref> and it is designed to carry seven to nine passengers.<ref name=legacy450Brochure/>

== Operational history==

{| class="wikitable" |+ Deliveries<ref name=GAMA2018>{{cite report |url= https://gama.aero/wp-content/uploads/GAMA-2018-Annual-Report-1.pdf |title= 2018 Annual Report |publisher= GAMA |date= March 31, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Embraer reached 75 deliveries in the last quarter of 2024, for a total of 206 new aircraft in the year |url=https://embraer.bynder.com/m/33050664490b5063/original/Embraer-reached-75-deliveries-in-the-last-quarter-of-2024-for-a-total-of-206-new-aircraft-in-the-year-EN.pdf |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250117233109/https://embraer.bynder.com/m/33050664490b5063/original/Embraer-reached-75-deliveries-in-the-last-quarter-of-2024-for-a-total-of-206-new-aircraft-in-the-year-EN.pdf |archive-date=January 17, 2025 |access-date=January 17, 2025 |website=[[Embraer]] }}</ref> ! Model !2014 !2015 !2016 !2017 !2018 !2019 !2020 !2021 !2022 !2023 !2024 !2025<ref>{{Cite web |date=27 January 2026 |title=Backlog & Deliveries 4Q25 |url=https://www.embraer.com/media-center/en?mediatype=NEWS&detail=24118-Embraer%E2%80%99s-backlog-reached-US%2431.6-billion-in-4Q25-a-record%E2%80%91setting-level |access-date=6 March 2026 |website=Embraer}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Backlog & Deliveries 4Q25; p3, Deliveries by Segment; Executive Aviation |url=https://embraer.bynder.com/m/4cc3528b650bc476/original/Embraer-s-backlog-reached-US-31-6-billion-in-4Q25-a-record-setting-level.pdf |website=Embraer |access-date=17 May 2026 |page=3 |date=27 January 2026}}</ref> !Total |- ! Legacy 450 | – |3 |12 |14 |14 |15 |– |– |– |– |– |– |58 |- ! Legacy 500 |3 |20 |21 |15 |9 |11 |1 |– |– |– |– |– |80 |- !Praetor 500 |– |– |– |– |– |3 |10 |14 |15 |20 |28 |39 |129 |- !Praetor 600 |– |– |– |– |– |13 |18 |17 |21 |21 |27 |30 |147 |- !Total |3 |23 |33 |29 |23 |42 |29 |31 |36 |41 |55 |69 |414 |}

Near 70% of the 50+ Legacy 500s are in the U.S., mostly owned by [[Fortune 1000]] private firms or wealthy individuals. [[Toluca]]'s [[Fly Across]] operates four Legacy 500s, as is [[Flexjet]] which plan to trade its five 450s to five 500s to become its largest operator. U.S. jet charter and management company [[Clay Lacy Aviation]] operates multiple Legacy-family business jets.<ref>Embraer Heavy Jet Charter Aircraft, Air Charter Guide [https://www.aircharterguide.com/AircraftSearch.aspx?UseType=passenger&AircraftCategory=Heavy+Jet&AircraftMake=EMBRAER&AircraftModel=EMB-135BJ+%28LEGACY+600%29]</ref> The Legacy 500 average mission is less than two hours, and while fleet operators fly them more than 700 hours per year, single-aircraft operators typically fly theirs 150–200 hours per year.<ref name=BCA22sep2017/>

It burns {{cvt|2,200|-|2,400|lb}} of fuel in the first hour, and then {{cvt|1,700|-|1,800|lb}} at heavy weights down to {{cvt|1,500|-|1,600|lb}} when lighter. Maintenance per flight hour cost US$642 to US$658 for the two [[Honeywell HTF7500E]] depending on utilization, while [[airframe]] costs US$321 plus US$4,300 per month for low-utilization. Dispatch reliability often exceeds 99% with most components mounted outside the pressure vessel for easy access if it breaks, except batteries and potable water servicing.<ref name=BCA22sep2017/>

The EMB-550 Legacy 500 is known as Embraer IU-50 in the [[Brazilian Air Force]], and used as [[radar]] [[calibration]] aircraft.<ref>{{cite web |title=Aeronave-laboratório IU-50 completa seis meses de atividades na FAB - Força Aérea Brasileira |url=https://www.fab.mil.br/noticias/mostra/29111/OPERACIONAL%20-%20Aeronave-laborat%C3%B3rio%20IU-50%20completa%20seis%20meses%20de%20atividades%20na%20FAB |website=www.fab.mil.br}}</ref>

==Specifications==

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;" |- ! Model ! Legacy 450<ref name=legacy450Brochure>{{cite web |url= http://www.embraerexecutivejets.com/Brochures/Legacy-450_Brochure.pdf |title= Legacy 450 Brochure |publisher= Embraer |access-date= 2016-06-04 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20180102193037/http://www.embraerexecutivejets.com/Brochures/Legacy-450_Brochure.pdf |archive-date= 2018-01-02 |url-status= dead }}</ref> ! Praetor 500<ref name=praetor500brochure>{{cite web |url= https://daflwcl3bnxyt.cloudfront.net/m/713d4cf86502f8f6/original/Praetor500_brochure_low.pdf |title= Praetor 500 Brochure |publisher= Embraer}}</ref> ! Legacy 500<ref name=legacy500Brochure>{{cite web |url= http://www.embraerexecutivejets.com/Brochures/brochura_legacy500.pdf |title= Legacy 500 Brochure |publisher= Embraer |access-date= 2015-08-12 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20180102193019/http://www.embraerexecutivejets.com/Brochures/brochura_legacy500.pdf |archive-date= 2018-01-02 |url-status= dead }}</ref> ! Praetor 600<ref name=praetor600brochure>{{cite web |url= https://daflwcl3bnxyt.cloudfront.net/m/68d5defe2e9b116d/original/Praetor600_brochure_low.pdf |title= Praetor 600 Brochure |publisher= Embraer}}</ref> |- ! Cockpit crew | colspan=4 | Two |- ! Capacity | colspan=2 | 7–9 passengers | colspan=2 | 8–12 passengers |- ! Baggage capacity | colspan=2 | {{cvt|150|cuft|order=flip}} | colspan=2 | {{cvt|155|cuft|order=flip}} |- ! Length | colspan=2 | {{cvt|19.69|m|ftin}} | colspan=2 | {{cvt|20.74|m|ftin}} |- ! Height | colspan=2 | {{cvt|6.43|m|ftin}} | colspan=2 | {{cvt|6.44|m|ftin}} |- ! Wingspan<ref name=EASA-TCDS/> | {{cvt|19.25|m|ftin}} | {{cvt|21.50|m|ftin}} | {{cvt|19.25|m|ftin}} | {{cvt|21.50|m|ftin}} |- ! Wing area<ref name=EASA-TCDS>{{cite web |url= https://www.easa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/dfu/EMB-550_EASA-TCDS-CS-25%20Issue-08.pdf |title= Type certificate data sheet No. EASA.IM.A.526 for EMB-550 |publisher= EASA |date= 20 May 2019 |access-date= 29 May 2019 |archive-date= 28 September 2019 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20190928025801/https://www.easa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/dfu/EMB-550_EASA-TCDS-CS-25%20Issue-08.pdf |url-status= dead }}</ref> | colspan=4 | {{cvt|44.85|m2}} |- ! Basic operating weight{{efn|Max. zero fuel weight<ref name=EASA-TCDS/> minus max payload}} | {{cvt|{{#expr:11750-1325}}|kg|lb|0}} | {{cvt|{{#expr:17040-5923-726}}|kg|lb|0}}<ref name=Flight16Oct2018/> | {{cvt|{{#expr:12020-1270}}|kg|lb|0}}{{efn|name=weight|operators report {{cvt|200|-|400|lb}} heavier BOWs<ref name=BCA22sep2017/>}} | {{cvt|{{#expr:13000-1497}}|kg|lb|0}} |- ! Maximum payload | colspan=2 | {{cvt|1325|kg}} | {{cvt|1300|kg}} | {{cvt|1500|kg}} |- ! MTOW<ref name=EASA-TCDS/> | {{cvt|16220|kg|lb|0}} | {{cvt|17040|kg|lb|0}}<ref name=Flight16Oct2018/> | {{cvt|17400|kg|lb|0}} | {{cvt|19440|kg|lb|0}} |- ! Fuel capacity<ref name=EASA-TCDS/> | {{cvt|4962|kg}} | colspan=2 | {{cvt|5920|kg}} | {{cvt|7320|kg}} |- ! [[Cabin pressurization#Cabin altitude|Cabin altitude]] | {{cvt|6000|ft|m|order=flip|0}} | {{cvt|5800|ft|m|order=flip|0}} | {{cvt|6000|ft|m|order=flip|0}} | {{cvt|5800|ft|m|order=flip|0}} |- ! Cabin height × width | colspan=4 | {{cvt|6|ft|m|2|order=flip}} × {{cvt|6|ft|10|in|m|2|order=flip}} |- ! Cabin length | colspan=2 | {{cvt|24|ft|m|order=flip|0}} | colspan=2 | {{cvt|26|ft|10|in|m|order=flip|2}} |- ! Turbofan (×2) | colspan=4 | [[Honeywell HTF7000|Honeywell HTF7500E]] |- ! Thrust (ISA + 18°C) (2×) | colspan=2 | {{cvt|6,540|lbf|kN|2|order=flip}} | {{cvt|7,036|lbf|kN|2|order=flip}} | {{cvt|7,528|lbf|kN|2|order=flip}} |- ! Max. speed | colspan=4 | Mach 0.83 |- ! High cruise speed | {{cvt|462|kn|km/h|disp=output only}} (462 kn; {{cvt|462|kn|mph|disp=output only}}) | colspan=3 | {{cvt|466|kn|km/h|disp=output only}} (466 kn; {{cvt|466|kn|mph|disp=output only}})<ref name=Embraer13aug2019/> |- ! Range† | {{cvt|2900|nmi}} | {{cvt|3340|nmi}} | {{cvt|3125|nmi}} | {{cvt|4018|nmi}}<ref name=Embraer18apr2019/> |- ! Ceiling | colspan=4 | {{cvt|45000|ft|m|0|order=flip}} |- ! Time to climb | {{cvt|43000|ft|order=flip}} in 21 min | | {{cvt|43000|ft|order=flip}} in 22 min<ref name=500certificationPR/> | |- ! Wing loading | {{cvt|{{#expr:16220/44.85round0}}|kg/m2|lb/sqft}} | {{cvt|{{#expr:17040/44.85round0}}|kg/m2|lb/sqft}} | {{cvt|{{#expr:17400/44.85round0}}|kg/m2|lb/sqft}} | {{cvt|{{#expr:19440/44.85round0}}|kg/m2|lb/sqft}} |- ! Take-off distance{{efn|name=4pax|MTOW, 4 pax, NBAA IFR reserves, 200 nmi alternative, SL, ISA}} | 1,191 m (3,907 ft) | 1,287 m (4,222 ft)<ref name=Embraer13aug2019/> | 1,245 m (4,084 ft) | 1,352 m (4,436 ft)<ref name=Embraer18apr2019/> |- ! Landing distance{{efn|name=4pax}} | 637 m (2,090 ft) | 636 m (2,086 ft)<ref name=Embraer13aug2019/> | 647 m (2,122 ft) | 692 m (2,270 ft) |- ! Hourly LRC fuel burn | 806 L (213 [[Gallon#US_liquid_gallon|US gal]])<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.embraerexecutivejets.com/en-us/jets/legacy-450/pages/performance.aspx |title= Legacy 450 performance |publisher= Embraer}}</ref> | | 893 L (236 US gal)<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.embraerexecutivejets.com/en-us/jets/legacy-500/pages/performance.aspx |title= Legacy 500 performance |publisher= Embraer}}</ref> | |} {{notelist}}

==See also== {{Portal|Aviation|Brazil}} {{aircontent| |related= |similar aircraft= * [[Cessna Citation Latitude]] * [[Cessna Citation Sovereign]] * [[Cessna Citation Longitude]] * [[Gulfstream G280]] * [[Bombardier Challenger 300]] * [[Bombardier Challenger 600 series]] |lists= |see also= }}

==References== {{Reflist|30em}}

==External links== {{Commons category-multi|Embraer Legacy 500|Embraer Legacy 450}}

* {{cite web |url= http://www.embraerexecutivejets.com/en-us/jets/legacy-500 |title= Legacy 500 |publisher= Embraer}} * {{cite web |url= http://www.embraerexecutivejets.com/en-us/jets/legacy-450 |title= Legacy 450 |publisher= Embraer}} * {{cite news |url= http://aviationweek.com/business-aviation/pilot-report-legacy-500 |title= Pilot Report: Legacy 500 |date= May 1, 2014 |author= Fred George |publisher= Business & Commercial Aviation}} * {{cite video |url= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9yiMTAhNxc |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211212/D9yiMTAhNxc| archive-date=2021-12-12 |url-status=live|title= Aviation Week Pilot Report: Legacy 500 |publisher= Aviation Week |date= May 16, 2014 |website= youtube}}{{cbignore}} * {{cite news |url= http://www.flyingmag.com/photo-gallery/photos/embraer-legacy-500 |title= Photos : Embraer Legacy 500 |publisher= [[Flying (magazine)|Flying]] |date= February 3, 2015}} * {{cite video |url= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=reL7NqmOeVs |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211212/reL7NqmOeVs| archive-date=2021-12-12 |url-status=live|title= Flying the New Embraer Legacy 500 Business Jet |publisher= Aviation International News |date= Aug 5, 2015 |website= youtube}}{{cbignore}} * {{cite news |url= https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/flight-test-legacy-450-wired-for-success-418161/ |title= FLIGHT TEST: Legacy 450 wired for success |work= Flight Global |date= 13 November 2015}}

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