Legacy 600
Embraer · Brazil · first flew 2002 · light aircraft
The Legacy 600 is a large-cabin business jet derived from the Embraer ERJ-135 regional airliner, offering airline-style space across three cabin zones.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, swept |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × turbofan, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Long regional-jet-derived fuselage with rear-mounted turbofans |
| T — Tail | T-tail |
WEFT is AircraftIQ's four-point recognition method — how it works.
Spot it by:
- Long regional-jet-derived fuselage with rear-mounted turbofans
- Winglet-tipped low swept wing and a T-tail
- Distinctive ventral fuel tank fairing under the rear fuselage
Spot the long, slim airliner-derived fuselage, the winglets and the prominent ventral tank fairing beneath the tail. The rear turbofans and T-tail confirm the type.
Specifications
- The Legacy 600 has a length of 26.33 m (86 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 21.17 m (69 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 843 km/h (524 mph).
- Typical crew: 2 pilots.
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History
Launched as the Legacy 2000 at the 2000 Farnborough Airshow, it first flew in 2002 and entered service in 2003. Embraer mated the ERJ-135 fuselage and wing with winglets and a large ventral fuel tank to extend range for the corporate role.
Variants
The improved Legacy 650 added more range and uprated engines, while the regional-airliner lineage spawned the smaller Legacy 600 from the ERJ family. The shuttle-configured Legacy Shuttle served high-density corporate transport.
Where you'll see it
The Legacy 600 and 650 are familiar large-cabin charter types in the UK, operating from Farnborough, Luton and Biggin Hill. Its airliner roots make it robust and roomy for European and transatlantic corporate work.
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