SAO JOSE DOS CAMPOS, Brazil,
Aug. 12, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The
Brazilian Civil Aviation Agency (Agencia Nacional de Aviacao Civil
– ANAC) today granted type certification for the Legacy 500
executive jet during a ceremony at the Latin American Business
Aviation Conference and Exhibition (LABACE), in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Embraer expects to receive
certification from the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) in the
upcoming weeks and certification by EASA (European Aviation Safety
Agency) thereafter.
"We are thrilled with the achievement of the Legacy 500
certification, a revolutionary jet that delivers true innovation to
our customers," said Frederico Fleury
Curado, Embraer President and CEO. "I want to congratulate
our teams for their passion and their dedication to bring to market
this extraordinary aircraft."
The flight test program comprised four prototype aircraft, which
have carried out extensive function and reliability testing. The
Legacy 500 test fleet completed over 1,800 flight hours. Over
20,000 hours of tests were conducted in laboratories with rigs for
aircraft avionics, electrical, hydraulic, and environmental
systems.
Production of the Legacy 500 has already begun and the first
delivery is scheduled for September. Up to six aircraft will be
produced in 2014, and production of the Legacy 500 will increase
throughout 2015.
"We are very pleased to confirm that all Legacy 500 design goals
have been achieved or exceeded" said Marco
Tulio Pellegrini, President and CEO, Embraer Executive Jets.
"This aircraft is a game changer! With greater range and better
field performance than originally planned, the Legacy 500 sets a
new standard for the midsize class."
Legacy 500 main Characteristics
|
Specifications
|
Design
Goals
|
Certified Legacy
500
|
|
Range
(1)
|
3,000 nm /
5,556 km
|
3,125 nm / 5,788
km
|
|
Takeoff
distance(2)
|
4,600 ft / 1,402
m
|
4,084 ft / 1,245
m
|
|
Unfactored landing
distance(3)
|
2,400 ft / 732
m
|
2,122 ft / 647
m
|
|
Block fuel for 600nm
@ M0.80(4)
|
2,610 lb / 1,184
kg
|
2,540 lb / 1,152
kg
|
|
Maximum operating
altitude
|
45,000 ft / 13,716
m
|
45,000 ft / 13,716
m
|
|
Initial climb
altitude(5)
|
43,000 ft / 13,106
m
|
43,000 ft / 13,106
m
|
|
Time to climb to
initial climb altitude(5)
|
22 min
|
22 min
|
|
Maximum operating
speed (MMO)
|
Mach 0.83
|
Mach 0.83
|
|
High speed
cruise(6)
|
460 kt / 852
km/h
|
466 kt / 863
km/h
|
|
Maximum
payload(7)
|
2,800 lb / 1,270
kg
|
2,800 lb / 1,270
kg
|
|
Payload full
fuel(7)
|
1,600 lb / 726
kg
|
1,600 lb / 726
kg
|
|
Total baggage &
stowage volume
|
150 ft3
/ 4.25 m3
|
155 ft3
/ 4.39 m3
|
|
External
noise
|
Stage IV
|
23 EPNdB below stage
IV
|
|
Engine
thrust
|
6,540 lbf
|
7,036 lbf
|
|
Engine flat
rating
|
ISA + 15
oC
|
ISA + 18
oC
|
(1)NBAA IFR reserves; 200 nm alternate; 4 pax @ 200 lbs each;
baseline aircraft; LRC (Long Range
Cruise)
(2)SL; ISA; MTOW
(3)SL; ISA ; 4 pax @ 200 lbs each; NBAA IFR reserves; 200 nm
alternate; baseline aircraft
(4)NBAA IFR reserves; 200 nm alternate; 4 pax @ 200 lbs each;
baseline aircraft
(5) From SL; @ MTOW; ISA
(6)Max cruise speed; FL430; ISA; 4 pax @ 200lbs each; half fuel
tank; baseline aircraft
(7)Baseline aircraft
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About the Legacy 500
The Legacy 500 has the best-in-class six-foot flat-floor cabin,
which is comparable to those of some aircraft in the super midsize
category. Eight club seats may be berthed into four beds for
complete rest in a cabin altitude of 6,000 feet. The in-flight
entertainment system consists of a high definition video system,
surround sound, multiple audio and video input options, a cabin
management system, and three options for voice communications and
connectivity.
The Legacy 500 is the first midsize business jet with digital
flight controls, based on Fly-By-Wire technology, featuring side
sticks. The state-of-the-art Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion
avionics suite on four 15-inch high resolution LCD displays allows
graphical flight planning, and has options like paperless
operations capability, auto brakes, and the E2VS
(Embraer Enhanced Vision System), which includes a Head Up Display
(HUD) with the Enhanced Vision System (EVS).
The Legacy 500 is capable of flying at 45,000 feet and is
powered by two Honeywell HTF7500E engines, the greenest in their
class. Taking off from airfields as short as 4,084 ft, the Legacy
500 has a range of 3,125 nautical miles (5,788 kilometers) with
four passengers, including NBAA IFR fuel reserves, which enables it
to fly nonstop from Sao Paulo to
Caracas, Los Angeles to Honolulu, Teterboro to London, Moscow to New
Delhi, Jakarta to
Sydney, Dubai to Zurich, and Beijing to New
Delhi.
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