Jet / Turboprop • Embraer • Legacy 500 Standard, Legacy 500 Enhanced, Legacy 500 Authorized Edition
| Manufacturer | Embraer |
| Model | Legacy 500 |
| Category | Jet / Turboprop |
| Variants | Legacy 500 Standard, Legacy 500 Enhanced, Legacy 500 Authorized Edition |
| Seating | 8, 9, 10, 12 seats |
| Typical TTAF | 2,800 hours |
| Markets | United States, Brazil, Canada, Mexico, United Kingdom |
| Price Range | $15.0M – $29.0M |
The Embraer Legacy 500 is a super-midsize business jet that represents a significant advancement in the Legacy family. First delivered in 2014, it combines enhanced performance with improved cabin comfort and advanced avionics. The aircraft features a spacious cabin with stand-up headroom, seating for up to 12 passengers in high-density configuration or 8-9 in typical executive layouts. It is powered by two Honeywell HTF7500E turbofan engines, delivering excellent fuel efficiency and hot-and-high performance capabilities.
The Legacy 500 is popular among corporate flight departments, charter operators, and private owners who require intercontinental range without the operating costs of larger heavy jets. Key features include a fully pressurized cabin, modern Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion avionics suite, and advanced environmental controls. The aircraft can operate from shorter airfields due to its capable takeoff and landing performance. Its blend of efficiency, range (approximately 3,000+ nautical miles), and payload flexibility makes it suitable for both business travel and longer private missions. The Legacy 500 has become a preferred choice for operators seeking the sweet spot between capability and operating economics in the super-midsize segment.
Maximum Speed: 502 knots (Mach 0.80)
Range: 3,174 nautical miles (maximum payload)
Service Ceiling: 43,000 feet
Engines: 2 × Honeywell HTF7500E turbofans
Maximum Takeoff Weight: 49,604 lbs
Cabin Pressure: 8,000 feet at 43,000 feet
Useful Load: Approximately 18,000 lbs