Super-Midsize Jet · Discontinued

Embraer Legacy 500

The Embraer Legacy 500 is a super-midsize jet built by Embraer, produced from 2014 to 2020. It covers up to 3,125 nm (5,787.5 km) nonstop, cruises at 466 kt (863 km/h) and tops out at 45,000 ft. The cabin seats 8–12 passengers, with a 6-ft cabin. Power comes from 2× Honeywell HTF7500E, suiting it to coast-to-coast and transatlantic trips.

Range
3,125nm
5,787.5 km
High-speed cruise
466kt
863 km/h
Passengers
12max
Ceiling
45,000ft
Embraer Legacy 500 — exterior
Photo: Markus Eigenheer from Genève · CC BY-SA 2.0 · via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

The Embraer Legacy 500 is a super-midsize jet built by Embraer, produced from 2014 to 2020. It covers up to 3,125 nm (5,787.5 km) nonstop, cruises at 466 kt (863 km/h) and tops out at 45,000 ft. The cabin seats 8–12 passengers, with a 6-ft cabin. Power comes from 2× Honeywell HTF7500E, suiting it to coast-to-coast and transatlantic trips.

Performance & weights

Performance
SpecificationValueSource
Range 3,125 nm (5,787.5 km) ref
Max cruise speed 466 kt (863 km/h) ref
Max operating altitude 45,000 ft (13,716 m) ref
Weights
SpecificationValueSource
Max takeoff weight 38,360 lb (17,399.8 kg) ref

Cabin & dimensions

Cabin
SpecificationValueSource
Typical passengers 8 count ref
Max passengers 12 count ref
Dimensions
SpecificationValueSource
Cabin height 6 ft (1.83 m) ref
Cabin width 6.8 ft (2.07 m) ref
Baggage volume 155 cuft (4.39 m3) ref

Powerplant

Engines
SpecificationValueSource
Powerplant Honeywell HTF7500E ref
Engines 2 count ref
Thrust per engine 7,036 lbf ref

Comparable aircraft

Example routes

Nonstop capability (estimate)
RouteDistanceNonstop
Kidlington, Oxfordshire – Bedford 2,798 nm ✓ Nonstop
West Palm Beach – Van Nuys 2,026 nm ✓ Nonstop
Dallas – White Plains 1,206 nm ✓ Nonstop
New York – Atlanta 646 nm ✓ Nonstop
London – Sion 421 nm ✓ Nonstop
Innsbruck – Zurich 114 nm ✓ Nonstop
Ibiza (Eivissa) – Dubai 2,824 nm Fuel stop
Ibiza (Eivissa) – Dubai(Jebel Ali) 2,825 nm Fuel stop
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Frequently asked

What is the range of the Embraer Legacy 500?
The Embraer Legacy 500 has a maximum range of 3,125 nm (5,787.5 km).
How many passengers does the Embraer Legacy 500 carry?
The Embraer Legacy 500 seats up to 12 passengers in a typical configuration.
Is the Embraer Legacy 500 still in production?
No — the Embraer Legacy 500 is out of production but remains active in the charter fleet.