Embraer Legacy super-midsize
Embraer Legacy 500 vs Bombardier Challenger 350
The Challenger offers more cabin space and payload, while the Legacy has a roomy baggage compartment and lower variable operating costs.
A comparison in figures
Two aircraft, two missions
Embraer Legacy 500
- Range
- 3,125 nautical miles
- Payload
- 1,179 pounds with full fuel supply
- Cabin
- 823 cubic feet
- Engines
- 2 x Honeywell HTF7500E, 7,036 lbs of thrust
Bombardier Challenger 350
- Range
- 3,250 nautical miles
- Payload
- 1,905 pounds with full fuel reserve
- Cabin
- 930 cubic feet
- Engines
- 2 x Honeywell HTF7350, 7,323 lbs thrust
Legacy 500 vs Challenger 350
Two interpretations of one class
The Legacy 500 brought electric remote control, a flat floor and a spacious luggage compartment to the segment. Its range is sufficient for most transcontinental tasks, and the fuel consumption and cost of an hour are lower than that of an opponent.
The Challenger 350 relies on a heavier payload, slightly longer range, and a spacious cockpit. This is especially important if the plane regularly flies with a full cabin.
Legacy 500 vs Challenger 350
Salon against luggage
The height of the cabin of both aircraft is about six feet. The Challenger 350 is wider and longer, so its total volume is higher: 930 versus 823 cubic feet.
The Legacy 500 compensates for this with a luggage compartment of 155 cubic feet. The Challenger has a smaller 106 cubic feet, which is worth considering on long trips by a large group.
Legacy 500 vs Challenger 350
Price of opportunities
The Legacy 500 is suitable for an operator who values fuel efficiency, a large trunk and a lower mileage cost. The Challenger 350 is stronger where the cabin and full-fuel load capacity are primary.
In the secondary market, the technical condition, development and support of a particular side may be more important than the average characteristics of the model. Compare should aircraft of the same year and comparable service history.
In specific terms
Figures side by side
Distance with four passengers
Embraer Legacy 5003 125 nm
Bombardier Challenger 3503 250 nm
Full fuel payload
Embraer Legacy 5001 179 lb
Bombardier Challenger 3501 905 lb
Salon volume
Embraer Legacy 500823 ft³
Bombardier Challenger 350930 ft³
Variable cost per hour
Embraer Legacy 500$3 692
Bombardier Challenger 350$4 039
Quick verdict
The right aircraft for the route
The Legacy 500 is more profitable in terms of operating economy and luggage; the Challenger 350 offers more cabin and a significantly larger payload margin.
