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EMBRAER LEGACY 500
Embraer Legacy 500: The Larger Fly-By-Wire
The 2014 Big Brother That Carried More
Introduced in 2014, the Embraer Legacy 500 took the 450's fly-by-wire technology and scaled it up. With 12-passenger capacity and 6,297 km (3,400 nm) range, the 500 was the largest fly-by-wire super mid-ize jet-challenging Bombardier and Gulfstream on their home turf.
Specifications That Scaled Excellence
• Range: 6,297 km (3,400 nm) — transatlantic with reserves
• Speed: 863 km/h (466 knots) — matching the 450 with more weight
• Capacity: 8 – 12 passengers in the longest cabin in class
• Flight controls: Full fly-by-wire with active turbulence reduction
• Engines: Honeywell HTF7500E (7,036 lbf) — more thrust for the weight
The 500 introduced the first flat-floor, stand-up cabin in super mid-size — a direct challenge to the Challenger 300. It proved Embraer could compete on comfort, not just technology.
• Speed: 863 km/h (466 knots) — matching the 450 with more weight
• Capacity: 8 – 12 passengers in the longest cabin in class
• Flight controls: Full fly-by-wire with active turbulence reduction
• Engines: Honeywell HTF7500E (7,036 lbf) — more thrust for the weight
The 500 introduced the first flat-floor, stand-up cabin in super mid-size — a direct challenge to the Challenger 300. It proved Embraer could compete on comfort, not just technology.
The Market Today
Production ended in 2019 with the Praetor 600 taking over. Pre-owned Legacy 500 aircraft trade between $10M and $15M — strong residuals for the technology and cabin. Operating costs: $2,400 – 3,000 per hour.
The Verdict
The Embraer Legacy 500 is the aircraft that proved Embraer could build large super mid-size jets. It took fly-by-wire technology and scaled it without compromise.
For the buyer seeking a Legacy 500, you're acquiring the largest fly-by-wire super mid-size — the aircraft that made Embraer a serious challenger.
For the buyer seeking a Legacy 500, you're acquiring the largest fly-by-wire super mid-size — the aircraft that made Embraer a serious challenger.
EMBRAER LEGACY 500 OVERVIEW
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