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Embraer Legacy 450 Charter

The first midsize jet with a full fly-by-wire flight control system. 2,900 nm range, six-foot stand-up cabin, and the same avionics as the Legacy 500. Rebadged as the Praetor 500 in 2019.

RANGE
5,378 km
MAX PAX
9
TOP SPEED
462 kt
CABIN H.
1.83 m
Embraer Legacy 450 exterior

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Overview

The Embraer Legacy 450 at a glance

Entered service 2015. Embraer replaced the 450 with the Praetor 500 in 2019 (adding winglets and 3,340 nm range) but 450s remain in active charter service, offering broadly the same cabin experience at a lower charter rate than newer Praetors. Cabin altitude of 5,800 ft at FL450 remains best-in-class for midsize.
Specifications

Embraer Legacy 450 specifications & fast facts

Range
5,378 km
Passengers
9
Top speed
462 kt
Cabin height
1.83 m
Cabin width
2.08 m
Manufacturer
Embraer
Years produced
2015-2019 (succeeded by Praetor 500)
Engines
2 x Honeywell HTF7500E (6,540 lbf each)
Passengers (typical)
7
Passengers (max)
9
Crew
2 pilots
Range (nm)
2,904 nm (5,378 km)
Cruise speed
462 kt (856 km/h)
Max Mach
M0.83
Max altitude
45,000 ft
Cabin length
7.32 m (24.0 ft)
Baggage
150 cu ft
Lavatories
1 (enclosed)
Galley
Forward galley, optional microwave and oven
Flight attendant
Optional
Wi-Fi
Optional (Ka-band or Gogo Avance)
Berths
2 sleeping berths
Runway required
3,907 ft
Cabin floorplan

Embraer Legacy 450 cabin layout

Cabin height 1.83 m · Width 2.08 m · Seats up to 9

Cabin floorplan of the Embraer Legacy 450
Scale cabin floorplan of the Embraer Legacy 450.
Ownership & operating costs

Cost to charter, buy and operate a Embraer Legacy 450

Charter rate (USD/hr)
$4,500 to 6,000
North American operators
List price, new
~$16.4M
Factory-new, current model year
Pre-owned market
$6.5 to 10.5M
5-8 year old aircraft
Crew required
2 pilots

The widest and tallest cabin of any midsize jet, with a genuine flat floor, full fly-by-wire controls and 150 cu ft of baggage. Berthable club seats make it one of the few midsize jets that sleeps two comfortably.

Compare

Embraer Legacy 450 vs. similar midsize jets

How the Embraer Legacy 450 stacks up against the other midsize jets we charter. Tap any linked model for the full spec sheet.

Aircraft Range Pax Top speed Cabin H × W Notes
Cessna Citation Latitude 5,560 km 9 446 kt 1.83 × 1.98 m The default modern midsize. Flat floor, best-in-class cabin height, single-club or double-club layouts.
Embraer Praetor 600 7,223 km 8 466 kt 1.83 × 2.08 m Officially super-midsize by range but midsize-priced by charter market. Best cabin altitude in class (5,800 ft at FL450).
Hawker 900XP 5,000 km 8 448 kt 1.75 × 1.83 m The classic midsize workhorse. Still popular for its cabin length; slightly older tails now retiring.
Learjet 60XR 4,630 km 7 464 kt 1.73 × 1.83 m Fastest in the midsize category. Preferred when time-to-destination matters more than cabin volume.
Embraer Legacy 450 This model 5,371 km 9 466 kt 1.83 × 2.08 m The first fly-by-wire midsize. Six-foot stand-up cabin, Pro Line Fusion avionics, best-in-class cabin altitude.
Embraer Praetor 500 6,186 km 9 466 kt 1.83 × 2.08 m The Legacy 450 evolved. Winglets and additional fuel bring range to 3,340 nm. Class-leading cabin altitude of 5,800 ft.

Considering a different size? Browse the full midsize jet lineup, or step up to a midsize jet for longer legs.

Gallery

Embraer Legacy 450 photos

Typical missions

Popular Embraer Legacy 450 routes

New York (Teterboro) → Los Angeles (Van Nuys) 5h 10m
London (Farnborough) → Cairo 4h 45m
Sao Paulo → Buenos Aires 3h 00m
Dubai → Mumbai 2h 40m
Questions

Embraer Legacy 450 FAQ

How does the Legacy 450 compare to the Praetor 500?
The Praetor 500 is a direct evolution with winglets and additional fuel giving 3,340 nm range vs 2,900 nm. Cabin, avionics and engines are otherwise identical. Charter rates differ by 5 to 10 percent.
Fly-by-wire in a midsize jet, why does it matter?
Fly-by-wire delivers turbulence rejection, envelope protection and better crew workload than traditional cable-and-pulley controls. It's a Legacy 500 family exclusive in the midsize class.
Can it do transatlantic non-stop?
Yes eastbound Boston to London on cool days; westbound London to Boston is possible with light payload but usually planned as Shannon or Gander stop.
Where are they built?
Embraer's Melbourne, Florida final assembly line for international customers, Sao Jose dos Campos for Brazilian domestic.
Is a flight attendant typical?
Optional on the Legacy 450 given the ~7-hour maximum sector length.