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EMBRAER LEGACY 600
Embraer Legacy 600: The ERJ-135BJ Transformation
The 2002 Regional Jet Revolution
In 2002, Embraer did what Bombardier would later copy: they took the ERJ-135 regional airliner and transformed it into a business jet. The Legacy 600 (originally ERJ-135BJ) offered 6,297 km (3,400 nm) range, 13 – 16 passenger capacity, and three cabin zones — unprecedented space in the large cabin category.
Specifications That Created a Category
• Range: 6,297 km (3,400 nm) — transatlantic with reserves
• Speed: 850 km/h (459 knots) — Mach 0.80 maximum
• Capacity: 13 – 16 passengers in three cabin zones
• Cabin: 15.19 m length, 2.11 m width — longest in large cabin
• Engines: Two Rolls-Royce AE3007 (7,953 lbf) — reliable, efficient
The 600 introduced Honeywell Primus Elite avionics, full galley, lavatory, and flight attendant space. It was the aircraft that proved Embraer could compete in large cabins.
• Speed: 850 km/h (459 knots) — Mach 0.80 maximum
• Capacity: 13 – 16 passengers in three cabin zones
• Cabin: 15.19 m length, 2.11 m width — longest in large cabin
• Engines: Two Rolls-Royce AE3007 (7,953 lbf) — reliable, efficient
The 600 introduced Honeywell Primus Elite avionics, full galley, lavatory, and flight attendant space. It was the aircraft that proved Embraer could compete in large cabins.
The Market Today
Pre-owned Embraer Legacy 600 aircraft trade between $4M and $7M — remarkable value for a 16-seat aircraft with three cabin zones. Operating costs: $3,200 – 4,000 per hour — reasonable for the capacity.
The Verdict
The Embraer Legacy 600 is the aircraft that established Embraer in large cabins. It took a regional jet and made it palatial, proving that Brazilian engineering could compete with American and European giants.
For the buyer seeking a Legacy 600, you're acquiring the original Embraer large cabin — the aircraft that started Brazil's assault on the large jet market.
For the buyer seeking a Legacy 600, you're acquiring the original Embraer large cabin — the aircraft that started Brazil's assault on the large jet market.
EMBRAER LEGACY 600 OVERVIEW
EMBRAER LEGACY 600 ROUTE PERFOMANCE