Embraer
Embraer EMB-135BJ Legacy 600
The Embraer EMB‑135BJ Legacy 600 is a midsize business jet that originates from the Brazilian aerospace company's regional jet lineage. Developed in the late 1990s as a corporate version of the EMB‑135 regional airliner, the aircraft made its first flight in 1998 and entered service in 2000, marking Embraer’s first major entry into the business‑jet market. The Legacy 600 combines a spacious, stand‑up cabin with a range of approximately 3,450 nautical miles, allowing nonstop transatlantic flights for up to 13 passengers. Powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW305A turbofan engines, it offers a cruise speed of Mach 0.78 and a climb rate that quickly places the jet above most weather. Advanced avionics, based on the Pro Line 21 flight deck, provide sophisticated navigation, automatic flight‑control functions and enhanced situational awareness. Its efficient wing design and fly‑by‑wire control surfaces give superior fuel economy and reduced operating costs compared with competing midsize jets. The Legacy 600’s introduction helped establish Embraer as a credible competitor to established manufacturers such as Gulfstream and Bombardier, and it paved the way for later models like the Legacy 700 and Praetor series, shaping modern business aviation.
Classification
Production & History
- Units Produced
- 283
- First Flight
- 2001
Design & Classification
- Primary Use
- Country of Origin
- Manufacturer
- Embraer
- Wikidata ID
- Q1335176