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Embraer Legacy 500

Embraer · E550

A twin-engine jet in the large category. Cruises at about 450 kts. Requires about 24.9k ft of field length for takeoff.

2x JetLargeRECAT EFL450 ceilingILS capable

Embraer Legacy 500

Photo: Myself (Adrian Pingstone). · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Performance

ParameterValue
Engines2 x Jet
Weight classLarge (L)
RECAT-EU categoryE (Lower medium)
Service ceiling45,000 ft (FL450)
Max climb rate1,500 fpm
Max descent rate3,000 fpm

Speed envelope

Speeds are approximate true airspeed (TAS). At cruise altitude, the Mach number is the governing limit where shown.

ParameterValue
Minimum speed104 kts
Landing speed142 kts
Cruise speed~450 kts TAS
Maximum speedM0.83 (~466 kts TAS)

Runway requirements

Field lengths used in the simulation for takeoff/landing calculations.

ParameterValue
Takeoff field length24,912 ft / 4.10 nm / 7,593 m
Landing field length12,760 ft / 2.10 nm / 3,889 m

Equipment

CapabilityStatus
ILS approachesYes
Fix navigationYes
SRS category3
LAHSO category7

Where you'll see it

The Embraer Legacy 500 is a business jet that operates worldwide. You'll see corporate traffic like this in most center and approach airspaces, often requesting direct routing and higher altitudes.


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