--- title: "Embraer Phenom 100EX: history, design and specifications — OnlyPlanes" description: "Embraer Phenom 100EX is a business jet. Maximum range - approximately 2,182 km; capacity - up to 7 passengers. Development history, design, characteristics and features of the model." canonical_url: "https://onlyplanes.ru/en/business-aviation/jets/phenom-100ex" locale: en meta: keywords: "Embraer Phenom 100EX, Phenom 100EX, Embraer Phenom 100EX Features, Embraer Phenom 100EX Range, Embraer Executive Jets" "og:description": "Embraer Phenom 100EX is a business jet. Maximum range - approximately 2,182 km; capacity - up to 7 passengers. Development history, design, characteristics and features of the model." "og:image": "https://onlyplanes.ru/images/aviation/aircraft/boeing-787.webp" "og:title": "Embraer Phenom 100EX — OnlyPlanes business aviation" --- > Index of every page on this site: [llms.txt](https://onlyplanes.ru/llms.txt) Embraer Executive Jets · Brazil # Phenom 100EXPhenom 100EX The Phenom 100EX develops Embraer's entry-level aircraft for small groups, with improvements to cabin ergonomics and the flight deck. [Compare models](https://onlyplanes.ru/en/business-aviation/compare?models=phenom-100ex,phenom-100) [Back to the catalogue](https://onlyplanes.ru/en/business-aviation#models) ![Phenom 100EX](https://onlyplanes.ru/images/aviation/business-jets/models/phenom-100ex-selected-e2ed7a04.webp) *Phenom 100EX*
Manufacturer
Embraer Executive Jets
Country
Brazil
Family
Phenom
Type
Jet
Model specifications ## Available specifications Published figures for this particular variant. Range depends on payload, speed, weather and fuel reserves.
Passengers
up to 7
Maximum range
≈ 2,182 km
Maximum range in nautical miles
1,178 nautical miles
Maximum Mach number
0,70
Range calculation assumptions: 4 people on board, NBAA IFR reserve. About the model ## Features Phenom 100EX - Avionics Prodigy Touch includes a warning system for possible roll-out outside the runway. - In the published configuration, the crew consists of one pilot. Phenom is a lightweight Embraer family: 100 is designed for small groups, 300 offers higher cruising speed and range. Model profile ## Phenom 100EX: history and features Phenom 100 was announced in 2005, the first flight took place in 2007, certification and the first deliveries - in 2008. Later upgrades continue Embraer's line of compact aircraft. ### Programme development Embraer created the Phenom 100 as the first compact representative of the new business line. After the start of deliveries, the manufacturer gradually updated the interior and systems, maintaining the overall architecture of the EMB-500. The late 100EX refers to this continuation of the program and should not be mixed with the original equipment series. ### Design The aircraft belongs to a very light twin-engine jets and is designed for a small group. The larger Phenom 300 appeared as a response to the need for a different size and is not just a variant of the interior of the Phenom 100. ### Technical features The compact Phenom 100 received Pratt & Whitney Canada PW617F engines and a Garmin digital cockpit. Updates to the family improved the cabin and workplace of the pilots without moving to the larger Phenom 300 platform. ### Purpose and uses Phenom 100 is suitable for short and medium-sized routes of a small group. The passenger experience depends on the number of seats and the chosen layout, and the range depends on the load and flight conditions. The transition to Phenom 300 means a different size and design. ### Its place in the family 100EX is a late modification with updates to passenger space and equipment; it can not be described only by figures of the early 100. ### The platform and its development The Phenom 100 was Embraer’s entry into the very light business jets segment. The aircraft received two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW617F engines and a digital cockpit, and a small cabin is designed for business trips of the compact group. Against the background of the company's experience with regional airliners, this program meant the creation of a separate aircraft, and not a redesign of the passenger platform. The later 100EX continues the line with upgrades to the equipment and passenger space. A very light class requires especially careful comparison of the number of people with luggage and range. Even if the catalog indicates the maximum number of seats, the real route with such a load may be shorter than the passport. It is important for the owner to be able to control the aircraft in the authorized composition of the crew, and for passengers - the actual layout. Phenom 300 stands in a different size class: a similar name does not make it an elongated cabin of the same airframe. ### Variant-specific features Phenom 100EX belongs to the late stage of development of the compact EMB-500. The changes affect the pilot’s workplace and the passenger section, while maintaining the main Phenom 100 dimensional platform. This helps to understand the purpose of the modification: to improve the familiar light aircraft, and not to replace it with a larger Phenom 300. When comparing the early and new machine, the composition of the avionics, the real layout, the year of manufacture and the confirmed data on a particular board are important. ### Places and planning The Phenom 100EX has up to 7 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 Phenom 100EX, the catalogue shows a maximum range of 2,182 km (1,178 nautical miles). The terms of the published calculation: 4 people on board, reserve NBAA IFR. 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 catalogue for Phenom 100EX lists 1,178 nautical miles. Among the 12 models of the manufacturer of the same type with a published range, the aircraft takes the 2nd place when sorting from a smaller value to a larger one. According to the published range, the nearest Phenom 100 has the same indicator - 1,178 nautical miles. The coincidence of one digit does not mean the same design or equal opportunities for different loading. 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 Phenom 100EX has a maximum passenger capacity of up to 7 people. Phenom 100 has up to 6 passengers. The difference is 1 seat; 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 Phenom 100EX is part of the Phenom line. When sorted by published range, the closest are Phenom 100 (1,178 nautical miles, up to 6 passengers), Phenom 300 (1,971 nautical miles, up to 9 passengers), Phenom 300E (2,010 nautical miles, up to 10 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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