Overview including differentiating features from other aircraft in its category
The Legacy family is available in two versions: Legacy 600 Executive and Legacy Corporate Shuttle. The Legacy Shuttle, which is an ERJ 135 with a 19-seat passenger cabin configuration as standard (and a shorter range than the Legacy 600 Executive), offers seating for 16 passengers in three partitioned sections, or seating for 19–37 in airline-style seats.
As of February 2014, the Legacy 600 market is comprised of 48% pre-owned. The percentage for sale is 11.4% with 70% under an exclusive broker agreement and average days on the market are 352 days.
Brief History
The Embraer Legacy 600 is a business jet derivative of the Embraer ERJ 145 family of commercial regional jet aircraft. The Legacy was first introduced in 2000 and the first flight was in 2001. JAA certification came in August 2002, and FAA certification followed soon after.
Worldwide Appeal
Of the 175 Legacy 600 aircraft in operation by continent, Europe has the largest percentage at 32%, followed by North America at 25% and Asia at 23% for a combined total of 81%. Also, 13.7% of the 175 Global 600 Aircraft in operation today are in fleet ownership with the largest fleet operators (Gov’t of Brazil Air Force) and London Executive Aviation having 6 aircraft each. Interestingly, 9.7% of the Legacy 600 jets are leased.
Highlights
Performance
The Legacy 600 model is powered by two AE3007A1E engines each offering 7,953 pounds of thrust. The Legacy 600 model uses 327 gallons per hour (GPH). The range of the Legacy 600 is 3,430 nm operating under NBAA IFR 4 passengers with available fuel.
Interior
The cabin volume for the Legacy 600 is 1,650 cubic feet. Typical configuration features 13 passenger and 4 crew seats.
Design
The Legacy 600 Maximum Take-Off Weight (MTOW) is 49,604 pounds (22,500 kg) with a maximum range of 3,485 nm.
Speed
| Maximum Cruise Speed: | 455 kts | 843 km/h | ||||||
| Long-range Speed: | 424 kts | 785 km/h |
Airfield Performance
| Takeoff distance: | 5,614 ft (1,711 m) | (SL, ISA, MTOW) | ||||||
| Landing distance: | 2,301 ft (610 m) | (SL, ISA, MLW) |
Operating Altitude
| Maximum operating altitude: | 41,000 ft (12,497 m) |
Noise Level (EPNdB)
| Takeoff: | 79.7 | Approach: | 91.3 | Lateral: | 86.8 |
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Weights
| A. | Maximum ramp weight: | 49,758 lb (22,570 kg) | ||||||
| B. | Maximum takeoff weight: | 49,604 lb (22,500 kg) | ||||||
| C. | Maximum landing weight: | 40,785 lb (18,500 kg) | ||||||
| D. | Maximum zero fuel weight: | 35,274 lb (16,000 kg) | ||||||
| E. | Standard basic operating weight: | 30,148 lb (13,691 kg) |
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