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EMBRAER PHENOM 300
Embraer Phenom 300: The Best-Seller That Rewrote Rules
The Brazilian Assault on Light Jets
When Embraer entered the light jet market with the Phenom 100, it showed that Brazil could build a serious entry-level business jet. Then came the Phenom 300 in 2009, and the target moved higher.
By 2017, the Phenom 300 had become the best-selling light jet in the world. The reason was easy to understand. Buyers could get speed, range, cabin space and reliability in one aircraft instead of having to give something up to stay in the light-jet class.
And there is something about seeing a Phenom 300 on the ramp that still catches your attention. It looks compact enough to be practical, yet once you step inside, the cabin changes your impression.
The Evolution: 300E and 300EV
The Phenom 300E (2018) introduced Garmin G3000 - based Prodigy Touch avionics, new interior design, and reduced weight. The 2020 upgrade brought PW535E1 engines (3,478 lbf), increasing range to 2,010 nm and speed to 464 knots - making it the fastest and longest-range single - pilot jet in business aviation.
The 300EV ("Evolution") continues production today with incremental improvements.
By 2017, the Phenom 300 had become the best-selling light jet in the world. The reason was easy to understand. Buyers could get speed, range, cabin space and reliability in one aircraft instead of having to give something up to stay in the light-jet class.
And there is something about seeing a Phenom 300 on the ramp that still catches your attention. It looks compact enough to be practical, yet once you step inside, the cabin changes your impression.
The Evolution: 300E and 300EV
The Phenom 300E (2018) introduced Garmin G3000 - based Prodigy Touch avionics, new interior design, and reduced weight. The 2020 upgrade brought PW535E1 engines (3,478 lbf), increasing range to 2,010 nm and speed to 464 knots - making it the fastest and longest-range single - pilot jet in business aviation.
The 300EV ("Evolution") continues production today with incremental improvements.
Specifications That Created a Category
• Range: 3,650 km (1,971 nm): New York to Los Angeles with reserves;
• Speed: 851 km/h (446 knots) - faster than Citation CJ4;
• Capacity: 6 - 10 passengers in the largest cabin in class;
• Takeoff: 3,209 ft - shorter than competitors with less range;
• Climb: 3,000 ft/min - steep - slope approach certified.
The Phenom 300 was designed around a simple idea: give a light jet the capability people normally expected from something larger.
The Oval Lite cabin has 324 cu.ft of volume, stand-up headroom and an externally serviced lavatory. That last detail is easy to overlook until you start thinking about ownership and daily operation.
Then there is the range. At 1,971 nm, the aircraft can cover serious domestic missions while keeping the footprint of a light jet.
The combination is what made the Phenom 300 stand out. A relatively compact aircraft, a large cabin for its class, strong performance and single-pilot capability. Different aircraft, different mission.
• Speed: 851 km/h (446 knots) - faster than Citation CJ4;
• Capacity: 6 - 10 passengers in the largest cabin in class;
• Takeoff: 3,209 ft - shorter than competitors with less range;
• Climb: 3,000 ft/min - steep - slope approach certified.
The Phenom 300 was designed around a simple idea: give a light jet the capability people normally expected from something larger.
The Oval Lite cabin has 324 cu.ft of volume, stand-up headroom and an externally serviced lavatory. That last detail is easy to overlook until you start thinking about ownership and daily operation.
Then there is the range. At 1,971 nm, the aircraft can cover serious domestic missions while keeping the footprint of a light jet.
The combination is what made the Phenom 300 stand out. A relatively compact aircraft, a large cabin for its class, strong performance and single-pilot capability. Different aircraft, different mission.
Three Things Worth Knowing
- The cabin is bigger than the outside dimensions suggest.
- The 300E moved the aircraft forward.
That later version reached 2,010 nm of range and 464 knots, making the Phenom 300 the fastest and longest-range single-pilot jet in business aviation.
- Variant matters.
Embraer Phenom 300 competitors
Cessna Citation CJ4 for sale / Range: 2,165 nm (4,010 km) / Cruise speed: 451 ktas / Passengers: Up to 11.
The CJ4 Gen2 is probably the most direct alternative to the Phenom 300. It carries a little more range on paper and can be configured for more passengers, while the Phenom has the advantage in speed. For buyers comparing conventional light jets, these two belong on the same shortlist.
Pilatus PC-24 for sale / Range: 2,000 nm with 6 passengers / Cruise speed: 440 ktas / Passengers: Up to 10.
The PC-24 attracts a different type of buyer. It gives away some speed, but brings a larger cabin and much greater flexibility in airport operations. If your routes include smaller airports or you regularly carry a useful payload, the Pilatus deserves a close look beside the Phenom 300.
Learjet 75 for sale / Range: 1,743 nm with 6 passengers / Cruise speed: Around 465 ktas / Passengers: Up to 9.
Speed is where the Learjet still gets attention. Its range falls short of the Phenom 300, but its high-speed cruise makes it a natural pre-owned alternative for buyers who care about getting between cities quickly. Age and maintenance history become especially important when comparing individual aircraft.
HondaJet Elite II for sale / Range: 1,547 nm with 4 occupants / Cruise speed: 422 ktas / Passengers: Up to 7.
The HondaJet sits below the Phenom 300 in size and range, so the comparison is really about mission. It works well for smaller groups and shorter trips where a compact aircraft is an advantage. Once the mission regularly moves toward 1,500 nm and beyond, the extra capability of the Phenom becomes much easier to justify.
The CJ4 Gen2 is probably the most direct alternative to the Phenom 300. It carries a little more range on paper and can be configured for more passengers, while the Phenom has the advantage in speed. For buyers comparing conventional light jets, these two belong on the same shortlist.
Pilatus PC-24 for sale / Range: 2,000 nm with 6 passengers / Cruise speed: 440 ktas / Passengers: Up to 10.
The PC-24 attracts a different type of buyer. It gives away some speed, but brings a larger cabin and much greater flexibility in airport operations. If your routes include smaller airports or you regularly carry a useful payload, the Pilatus deserves a close look beside the Phenom 300.
Learjet 75 for sale / Range: 1,743 nm with 6 passengers / Cruise speed: Around 465 ktas / Passengers: Up to 9.
Speed is where the Learjet still gets attention. Its range falls short of the Phenom 300, but its high-speed cruise makes it a natural pre-owned alternative for buyers who care about getting between cities quickly. Age and maintenance history become especially important when comparing individual aircraft.
HondaJet Elite II for sale / Range: 1,547 nm with 4 occupants / Cruise speed: 422 ktas / Passengers: Up to 7.
The HondaJet sits below the Phenom 300 in size and range, so the comparison is really about mission. It works well for smaller groups and shorter trips where a compact aircraft is an advantage. Once the mission regularly moves toward 1,500 nm and beyond, the extra capability of the Phenom becomes much easier to justify.
Where This Aircraft Makes Sense
The Phenom 300 fits the owner who wants a light jet but does not want the mission to feel limited by the category.
Take a trip such as New York to Los Angeles with reserves. The published 1,971-nm range is the number to start with, although the actual mission still depends on passengers, payload, weather and reserves.
Six passengers is a comfortable starting point for the cabin, while the largest configurations can accommodate up to ten.
Shorter regional trips are where the aircraft can become especially practical. The 3,209-ft takeoff distance and 3,000-ft/min climb rate give it useful airport performance without moving into a larger jet.
Take a trip such as New York to Los Angeles with reserves. The published 1,971-nm range is the number to start with, although the actual mission still depends on passengers, payload, weather and reserves.
Six passengers is a comfortable starting point for the cabin, while the largest configurations can accommodate up to ten.
Shorter regional trips are where the aircraft can become especially practical. The 3,209-ft takeoff distance and 3,000-ft/min climb rate give it useful airport performance without moving into a larger jet.
The Verdict
The Phenom 300 is a light jet for a buyer who wants the aircraft to do more than simply provide private transportation. Speed, range, cabin size and airport performance all sit in the same package.
The later 300E and 300EV versions are especially worth separating from the earlier aircraft because the engines, avionics and performance changed through the program.
If your mission calls for a fast light jet with room for six or more passengers and roughly 2,000 nm of range in the later version, the Phenom 300 deserves a serious look with the exact aircraft's records and configuration in hand.
Looking for a Phenom 300 for Sale?
Give us the mission first:
The later 300E and 300EV versions are especially worth separating from the earlier aircraft because the engines, avionics and performance changed through the program.
If your mission calls for a fast light jet with room for six or more passengers and roughly 2,000 nm of range in the later version, the Phenom 300 deserves a serious look with the exact aircraft's records and configuration in hand.
Looking for a Phenom 300 for Sale?
Give us the mission first:
- How many passengers?
- Which routes?
- How much range do you need?
- What year or configuration do you prefer?
- What are your requirements for engines, maintenance and avionics?
- Where will the aircraft be registered and operated?
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Note: Seats (max) indicates maximum seating capacity; actual seating may vary by aircraft configuration. Range is indicative and may vary depending on configuration, payload, weather, operating conditions and other factors. Price ranges reflect current market asking prices and are provided for reference only. Actual prices may vary depending on the specific aircraft, condition, configuration, maintenance status and market conditions.