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Embraer Legacy 500 Charter

The first midsize jet with full fly-by-wire controls and a flat-floor stand-up cabin. 3,125 nm of range, a 6,000 ft cabin altitude, and 647 m of landing distance.

RANGE
5,788 km
MAX PAX
9
TOP SPEED
466 kt
CABIN H.
1.83 m
Embraer Legacy 500 exterior

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Overview

The Embraer Legacy 500 at a glance

The Legacy 500 is chosen for three missions. First, cabin comfort on four to six hour legs, where the 2.08 m width and 6,000 ft cabin altitude are closer to a Challenger than to a Citation Sovereign. Second, short-field work at range, with 1,245 m takeoff and 647 m landing performance from an aircraft that flies 5,788 km. Third, hand-flying quality, since the Parker fly-by-wire system with sidesticks is the smoothest in the class. The catch is scarcity, with 80 airframes worldwide and correspondingly thin charter supply.
Specifications

Embraer Legacy 500 specifications & fast facts

Range
5,788 km
Passengers
9
Top speed
466 kt
Cabin height
1.83 m
Cabin width
2.08 m
Manufacturer
Embraer Executive Jets
Country of origin
Brazil (Sao Jose dos Campos, Sao Paulo)
First flight
27 November 2012
In production since
2014, production ended 2020
Aircraft still built
No, replaced by the Embraer Praetor 600
Units delivered
80 built
Engines
2 × Honeywell HTF7500E, 7,036 lbf each
Avionics
Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion with full fly-by-wire flight controls
Max cruise altitude
45,000 ft
Cabin altitude
6,000 ft at FL450
Baggage volume
4,400 L (155 cu ft)
Takeoff distance
1,245 m (4,084 ft) at MTOW
Landing distance
647 m (2,122 ft)
Runway suitability
Works from 4,100 ft runways with a landing distance under 650 m
Certification
ANAC certification 12 August 2014, FAA 21 October 2014
Lavatory
Aft enclosed lavatory with vanity, vacuum system and external service
Ownership & operating costs

Cost to charter, buy and operate a Embraer Legacy 500

Charter rate (EUR/hr)
€4,500 to 5,800
Ex-tax, European operators
Charter rate (USD/hr)
$5,150 to 6,850
North American operators
List price, new
~$20M
Factory-new, current model year
Pre-owned market
$11.8 to 20.0M
5-8 year old aircraft
Annual fixed cost
$350,000 to 500,000
Crew, hangar, insurance
Variable cost per hour
$2,600 to 3,400
Fuel, maintenance, fees
Crew required
2 pilots, cabin attendant optional and common on Gulf legs.
Fuel burn
236 gph typical cruise (about 893 L/h)
Typical cruise
Typical annual use
300 to 450 hrs/yr
Hangar footprint
20.7 m × 20.3 m

Embraer ended Legacy 500 production in 2020 when it consolidated the line around the Praetor 600, which shares the airframe with more fuel and range. Only 80 Legacy 500s were built, so charter availability is limited.

Compare

Embraer Legacy 500 vs. similar midsize jets

How the Embraer Legacy 500 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 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.
Cessna Citation Latitude Embraer Praetor 600 Hawker 900XP Learjet 60XR Embraer Legacy 450 Embraer Praetor 500

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

Gallery

Embraer Legacy 500 photos

Embraer Legacy 500 midsize jet in cruise with winglets and HTF7500E nacelles
Embraer Legacy 500 midsize jet in cruise with winglets and HTF7500E nacelles
Legacy 500 flat-floor cabin with double-club seating and stone-finish tables
Legacy 500 flat-floor cabin with double-club seating and stone-finish tables
Legacy 500 on the apron with airstair door and baggage hold open
Legacy 500 on the apron with airstair door and baggage hold open
Legacy 500 Pro Line Fusion flight deck with fly-by-wire sidesticks
Legacy 500 Pro Line Fusion flight deck with fly-by-wire sidesticks
Typical missions

Popular Embraer Legacy 500 routes

London → Dubai 6 h 50 min
New York → Los Angeles 5 h 30 min
Frankfurt → Doha 6 h 05 min
London → Athens 3 h 15 min
Moscow → Nice 4 h 05 min
Miami → Los Angeles 5 h 00 min
Questions

Embraer Legacy 500 FAQ

How many passengers can the Embraer Legacy 500 seat?
Nine in the standard charter layout of double club plus a three-place divan, with twelve certified. The flat floor and 1.83 m height mean nine passengers can move around without stooping.
What is the Embraer Legacy 500 hourly charter rate?
European operators quote 4,500 to 5,800 EUR per hour ex-tax. North-American rates run 5,150 to 6,850 USD per hour. Rates sit slightly below a Praetor 600 for the same cabin cross-section.
How much does an Embraer Legacy 500 cost?
Launch list price was 18.4 million USD in 2008, rising to roughly 20 million USD in service. Pre-owned aircraft run 11.8 to 20 million USD, with the cheapest listings near 11.75 million and late low-hour airframes close to 20 million.
What does it cost to own and operate an Embraer Legacy 500?
Fixed costs run about 350,000 to 500,000 USD per year. Variable costs are 2,600 to 3,400 USD per flight hour at roughly 236 gallons per hour in long-range cruise. At 350 hours a year the all-in figure lands near 1.3 to 1.7 million USD.
How many crew does the Embraer Legacy 500 need?
Two pilots. A cabin attendant is optional and usual on Gulf and transcontinental legs, where the wet galley is worth staffing. The type is not single-pilot certified.
Where is the Embraer Legacy 500 built?
Embraer built it at Sao Jose dos Campos in Sao Paulo state, Brazil, with US completions at Melbourne, Florida. Honeywell supplied the HTF7500E engines and Parker Hannifin the fly-by-wire actuation.
When did the Embraer Legacy 500 first fly?
The prototype flew on 27 November 2012. Brazilian ANAC certification came on 12 August 2014 and FAA approval on 21 October 2014. Production ran to 2020.
Is the Embraer Legacy 500 still in production?
No. Embraer ended production in 2020 and consolidated the range around the Praetor 600, which uses the same airframe with extra fuel for about 800 nm more range. Only 80 Legacy 500s exist, so charter supply is limited.
What engines does the Embraer Legacy 500 use?
Two Honeywell HTF7500E turbofans producing 7,036 lbf each. The HTF7000 family also powers the Challenger 300 and 350, which keeps overhaul and shop capacity widely available.
How does the Embraer Legacy 500 compare to an Embraer Praetor 600?
They share the same fuselage and fly-by-wire system. The Praetor 600 carries extra fuel in belly tanks for about 4,000 nm of range against 3,125 nm on the Legacy 500, and adds a 5,800 ft cabin altitude. The Legacy 500 costs several million less to buy and flies the same cabin on European and Gulf legs.
Can the Embraer Legacy 500 use short runways?
Yes. It needs 1,245 m at MTOW and only 647 m to land, which is exceptional for its range. Sardinia, Ibiza, Samedan and the Greek islands are within limits, and London City is not approved for the type.
What is the baggage capacity?
4,400 litres or about 155 cubic feet in the aft compartment, one of the largest holds in the midsize class and enough for nine passengers with ski bags.