--- title: "Embraer Legacy 600: history, design and specifications — OnlyPlanes" description: "Embraer Legacy 600 is a business jet. Maximum range - suitablely 6,019 km; capacity - up to 16 passengers. Development history, design, characteristics and features of the model." canonical_url: "https://onlyplanes.ru/en/business-aviation/jets/legacy-600" locale: en meta: keywords: "Embraer Legacy 600, Legacy 600, Embraer Legacy 600 features, Embraer Legacy 600 range, Embraer Executive Jets" "og:description": "Embraer Legacy 600 is a business jet. Maximum range - suitablely 6,019 km; capacity - up to 16 passengers. Development history, design, characteristics and features of the model." "og:image": "https://onlyplanes.ru/images/aviation/aircraft/boeing-787.webp" "og:title": "Embraer Legacy 600 — OnlyPlanes business aviation" --- > Index of every page on this site: [llms.txt](https://onlyplanes.ru/llms.txt) Embraer Executive Jets · Brazil # Legacy 600Legacy 600 The Legacy 600 is a large-cabin Embraer business jet derived from the company's regional jet platform. [Compare models](https://onlyplanes.ru/en/business-aviation/compare?models=legacy-600,legacy-450) [Back to the catalogue](https://onlyplanes.ru/en/business-aviation#models) ![Legacy 600](https://onlyplanes.ru/images/aviation/business-jets/models/legacy-600-fleet-81228a7a.webp) *Legacy 600*
Manufacturer
Embraer Executive Jets
Country
Brazil
Family
Legacy
Type
Jet
Model specifications ## Available specifications Published figures for this particular variant. Range depends on payload, speed, weather and fuel reserves.
Passengers
up to 16
Maximum range
≈ 6,019 km
Maximum range in nautical miles
3,250 nautical miles
Maximum Mach number
0,80
Range calculation assumptions: 8 passengers, NBAA IFR reserve and spare airfield 200 nautical miles. About the model ## Features Legacy 600 - The first flight took place in 2001. - The Executive version provided for 10 to 16 passenger seats; the actual layout depends on the side. Legacy brings together several generations of Embraer business jets. Parameters 450/500 and 600/650 can not be transferred between models. Model profile ## Legacy 600: history and features Legacy 600 appeared as a business version of the regional passenger aircraft Embraer ERJ. The Legacy 650 continued the line with a modified powertrain and features. ### Programme development Embraer adapted the regional ERJ platform for business transportation, receiving a long Legacy 600 saloon. The Legacy 650 then expanded the line's capabilities, including through changes in engines and fuel reserves. The structural origin of this branch is not related to the later Legacy 450 and 500. ### Design The passenger platform gave the Legacy 600/650 a long cabin. This is a different origin than the specially designed Legacy 450/500 and Praetor; the proximity of the names can be misleading. ### Technical features The Legacy 600 is based on the regional ERJ-135 and was powered by Rolls-Royce AE 3007 engines. This origin explains the elongated salon. The Legacy 650 continued the same line with a modified powerplant and longer range. ### Purpose and uses The Legacy 600 and 650 were used for corporate and charter flights with a large number of passengers or several cabin zones. Passenger origin gives a different proportion of space and range than that of specially created business jets; for a particular flight, the actual VIP layout is important. ### Its place in the family Legacy 600 is the original business version of the ERJ platform. ### The platform and its development The Legacy 600 comes from the regional passenger family ERJ, so its long cabin has a different origin than that of the specially designed Legacy 450/500. The use of Rolls-Royce AE 3007 engines and a platform familiar to the airline helped Embraer enter business aviation. The Legacy 650 continued this line with a different powerplant and longer range. Close names hide two constructive schools within the brand. Passenger origin makes it possible to divide the cabin into several zones, but affects the size of the aircraft and the requirements for the airport. For the corporate group, the actual seats, rest areas and luggage are important, and for the owner - the condition and equipment of a particular former or existing board. The Legacy 600 and 650 cannot be described with the same range, even if their appearance is similar. The maximum capacity depends on the VIP-planning. ### Variant-specific features The Legacy 600 uses the regional ERJ-135 platform, which explains the long fuselage and the ability to organize several passenger zones. It does not belong to the specially designed Legacy 450/500 branch. The late Legacy 650 developed the original platform with a different combination of engines and fuel. When buying or ordering a flight, this pedigree helps to clarify the availability of service, layout and real payload of the aircraft. ### Places and planning The Legacy 600 has up to 16 passengers. The number of seats does not describe the entire interior: the club group of seats, sofa and dining table occupy the space in different ways. Before a long flight, it is useful to check the number of full-fledged beds, the location of the toilet and the ability to separate the recreation area. Maximum capacity does not mean that all these amenities are available at the same time. ### Which means distance. For the Legacy 600, the catalogue lists a maximum range of 6,019 km (3,250 nautical miles). The terms of the published calculation: 8 passengers, reserve NBAA IFR and an alternate airfield 200 nautical miles. This is a benchmark for comparison, not a promise of non-stop travel with any number of passengers. The oncoming wind, airspace bypasses, a lot of luggage and a supply of fuel for care at another airfield change the possible route. Maximum capacity and maximum range cannot be automatically added to a single scenario. ### Position on the range among the models of the manufacturer The Embraer Executive Jets catalog for Legacy 600 lists 3,250 nautical miles. Among the 12 models of the manufacturer of the same type with a published range, the aircraft takes 7th place when sorting from a smaller value to a larger one. Nearest distance Praetor 500 published 3,340 nautical miles: the difference is 90 nautical miles, or about 3% of the comparable model. This shows the scale of the difference more accurately than the conditional division of aircraft into “medium” and “long-range”. For the current model, this is a comparison of passport values; a separate flight is planned according to the actual mass and weather conditions. ### Capacity and payload The Legacy 600 has a maximum passenger capacity of 16 people. The Praetor 500 has up to 9 passengers. The difference is 7 seats; this can change the composition of the group or allow you to give up part of the seats for the sake of a freer layout. There is no separate confirmed luggage compartment volume for this version in the catalog; the number of seats does not allow you to calculate it automatically. When comparing aircraft, a combination of passengers, fuel and luggage should be checked: the maximum figure for each of these parameters usually describes different design cases. It is this combination that determines how much the published range fits a group with a specific number of things. ### Close to Model Capabilities The Legacy 600 is part of the Legacy line. When sorted by published distance, the closest are Legacy 500 (3,125 nautical miles, up to 12 passengers), Legacy 650 (3,900 nautical miles, up to 14 passengers), Legacy 450 (2,300 nautical miles, up to 9 passengers). These options differ not only in the route: the number of seats, cabin proportions and the generation of equipment have to be compared separately. If you need another passenger or more luggage, the close range of two aircraft does not mean equal suitability for the trip. If the decisive is the airfield, additionally compare the runway restrictions of specific modifications. For the released board, the year of manufacture, installed avionics and the actual interior are significant. ### The history of Embraer: from Brazil to world aviation Embraer was founded on 19 August 1969 as a mixed-capital company under state control. Its origins are linked to Brazil’s CTA and ITA engineering institutions and the Bandeirante project developed by Ozires Silva’s team. Manufacturing began in January 1970 in São José dos Campos. Passenger and military programmes laid the foundations for further growth. Embraer entered business aviation with the Legacy 600, based on the regional ERJ. It then moved to purpose-built business jets: the Phenom and Legacy 450/500. The Praetor family was introduced in 2018. This progression shows how the experience of a large aircraft manufacturer gradually developed into a distinct approach to business aviation. ### Engineering philosophy: building around the customer’s needs Embraer Executive Jets links its approach to engineering innovation and continuous improvements in the customer experience. The work encompasses the aircraft, interior and maintenance, using feedback from owners and crews to develop models. Experience in passenger and military aviation provides a foundation for new business aircraft platforms. One example is the digital fly-by-wire system on the Praetor 500 and 600, which actively reduces the effects of turbulence. It detects disturbances and adjusts control surfaces to help smooth the ride. The technology addresses a need passengers can readily understand: reducing the shaking they feel. Together with cabin development, it shows how engineering relates to the everyday travel experience. ### Phenom, Praetor and the larger Legacys The Phenom 100 is a very light jet and the Phenom 300 a light jet. The Praetor 500 and 600 offer larger cabins and greater long-range capability. In February 2026, Embraer introduced the updated Praetor 500E and 600E with passenger cabin changes; the additional letter identifies a specific version. The Legacy 600/650 and Lineage 1000 retain links to regional passenger platforms and take a different approach to cabin volume. Compare them with the Phenom and Praetor against the intended journey: passenger numbers, baggage, flight duration and airport requirements. A larger aircraft is particularly valuable when its space will actually be used. 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