Legacy 500Legacy 4502015–2018
RangeMTOWCruiseCeilingCabin volume
Key changes
Detailed variants pending.
Family · 5 variants2014+
Embraer Legacy 500
E550Super-Midsize JetDiscontinued2014–2020
Range
3,125 NM · 5,788 km
MTOW
17,400 kg
Cruise
466 kt · 863 km/h
Mach 0.83 · MMO
Seats
9
up to 9 passengers
Used price
US$ 13.5M
The Embraer Legacy 500 is a super-midsize jet produced between 2014 and 2020. Price: the Embraer Legacy 500 is out of production and, used, the market median is around US$ 13.5M. Median from Jet Tracker's price research as of 06/2026. It has a range of 3125 nm, a cruise speed of 466 kt (863 km/h), Mach 0.83, up to 9 passengers. In Brazil there are 90 active units in the RAB-ANAC, excluding cancelled registrations. The Legacy 500 family (5 variants) totals 204 active units. There are 36 aircraft from this family for sale today, across 52 listings on the portals Jet Tracker tracks (global market, not Brazil only).
Source: RAB-ANAC (data as of 11/12/2026) and Jet Tracker catalog (spec sheet reviewed on 11/6/2026).
Acquisition price · pre-owned market
52 active listings (global)Jet Tracker curation · 4 sources · 6/4/2026
US$ 13.5MR$ 75.7M
market medianaging ≈ −6.2%/yr+50% vs Super-Midsize median
Entry
US$ 12.0M
model year 2014
Best value
US$ 12.8M
model year 2015
Top of range
US$ 15.5M
model year 2018
Basis
Valuation
Bluebook + market
Minimum
US$ 10.5M
R$ 58.9M
Median
US$ 13.5M
R$ 75.7M
Maximum
US$ 17.0M
R$ 95.3M
Depreciation curve by year of manufacture
CAGR +6.6%/yr·2014→2018
Market median by vintage (USD). Light-blue band = min/max range observed across real listings. Points without reliable public listings (n ≤ 1) use Bluebook/curve interpolation and are flagged as lower confidence.
5 of 5 points with reduced confidence (n ≤ 1 listing observed). The estimate for these years comes from Aircraft Bluebook / market-curve interpolation, not from direct listings.
Landed in Brazil
Index ≈ ×1.08 to ×1.33 on the aircraft value, already with ferry, ANAC nationalization, IPI and ICMS.
Through a qualified importer
US$ 11.4M – 19.3M
R$ 63.8M – 108.2M · Agreement 75/91 · IPI + ICMS ~7 to 12%
Direct import
US$ 13.2M – 22.7M
R$ 73.9M – 127.2M · IPI + full ICMS ~25 to 32%
Market estimate: value + ferry + ANAC nationalization + taxes, no legal review. II, PIS and COFINS are 0% for aircraft (NCM 88.02); IPI is 6.5% (3.25% for air taxi) until Dec 31, 2026; ~4% ICMS only through a qualified importer (Agreement 75/91).
Cost per flight hour
Operate · owned
US$ 4.0K/h
R$ 22.2K/h · Variable/h
- Fixed/yr
- US$ 659.6K
- Total/h @ 200 hrs/yr
- US$ 7.3K/h
Charter · 🌎 World
US$ 4.5K – 8.5K/h
R$ 25.2K – 47.7K/h
Charter · 🇧🇷 Brazil
US$ 5.5K – 9.0K/h
R$ 30.8K – 50.5K/h
Operate = direct cost/hour (fuel + maintenance + engine); excludes fixed costs (hangar, crew, insurance). World: hourly rate published by charter operators. Brazil: charter is quoted per leg, so the hourly figure is an estimate from route quotes.
How we read this price · 4 sources · researched 6/4/2026
Median and price range for pre-owned aircraft, compiled by Jet Tracker from asking prices in listings and the price guides in the sources below, checked on 6/4/2026. 2 of 5 model years have an observed listing. The rest are estimates from the market curve between model years and are flagged in the chart.
- Guardian Jet - Legacy 500 brochure/market
- AvBuyer - Legacy 500 listings
- GlobalAir - Legacy 500 for sale
- planephd - EMB-550 Legacy 500 valuation/cost
PTAX · R$ 5.6075 / US$ · 11/12/2026
Market estimates for guidance only, not a firm quote. Confirm the value with a broker/appraiser before any transaction.
Temporal identity
First flight
Nov 27, 2012
FAA cert.
Oct 21, 2014
ANAC cert.
Aug 12, 2014
Deliveries start
Oct 11, 2014
Units produced (this variant)
80
The Embraer Legacy 500 is a super-midsize category business jet, produced between 2014 and 2018. It has a range of 3,125 nm, a cruise speed of 466 kt, a service ceiling of 45,000 ft, and a maximum takeoff weight of 17,900 kg, with a cabin for 9 passengers. Out of production, it circulates in the used market and is covered by the ICAO type code E550 in the Brazilian registry. On this page you will find the technical specifications, the estimated operating cost per flight hour, and the fleet registered in Brazil.
Detailed specs
Performance
- Engines
- 2x Honeywell HTF7500E with FADEC
- Max Mach
- 0.83
- Max speed
- 466 kt
- Fuel
- 2,152.2 gal
- Rate of climb
- 4,000 ft/min
- Max operating Mach
- 0.83
- Landing distance
- 2,122 ft
- Thrust per engine
- 7,036 lbf
- Time to climb to FL450
- 22 min
- Balanced field length (BFL)
- 4,084 ft
- Max certified altitude
- 45,000 ft
Cabin and comfort
- Lavatory
- Aft lavatory with solid door (enclosed) with vanity
- Configuration
- 8-12 passengers (double club + 4-seat conference + galley + 2 jump seats), single zone stand-up flat-floor
- Cabin height (alternate source)
- 1.82 m
- Cabin length (alternate source)
- 8.3 m
- Typical configuration
- Club 4 + 3 Divan + 2 Forward + Lavatory + Galley
- Cabin noise
- 73 dB
- Stand-up cabin
- Yes
- Cabin volume
- 23.4 m³
- Differential pressurization
- 9.7 psi
- Baggage capacity
- 155 cu ft
Avionics and engines
- TCAS
- II
- FADEC
- Yes
- Cockpit
- Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion (4 15-inch LCD touchscreen displays)
- ADS-B Out
- Yes
- Autopilot
- Rockwell Collins integrated with the FBW
- Flight deck
- Collins Pro Line Fusion
- Fly-by-wire
- Yes
- Weather radar
- Rockwell Collins MultiScan
- Common options
- HUD, EVS, FANS-1/A, CPDLC, Embraer Connectivity
- Synthetic vision
- Yes
- Single-pilot certified
- No
Operating costs
- Data source
- Wikipedia, Embraer Legacy 450/500 and Praetor 500/600 (operational maintenance & fuel burn data) · aircraftcostcalculator.com, Embraer Legacy 500 operating costs · aviacost.com, Embraer Legacy 500 cost calculator (variable $4,689/h, fuel 272 gal/h) · planephd.com, EMB-550 Legacy 500 (fuel burn 243 GPH, 7,000h engine interval) · jetadvisors.com, Legacy 500 operating costs (variable & fixed line items)
- Fuel burn
- 288 gal/h
- Last updated
- 2026
- Engine overhaul cost
- US$ 800,000
- Market price (low)
- US$ 13,000,000
- Engine overhaul interval
- 7,500 h
- Market price (high)
- US$ 19,500,000
External dimensions
- Overall length
- 20.74 m
- Wingspan
- 19.25 m
- Height
- 6.44 m
- Wing area
- 44.85 m²
- Wing sweep
- 27°
Weights & fuel
- Operating empty weight (OEW)
- 10,750 kg
- Maximum takeoff weight (MTOW)
- 17,400 kg
- Maximum payload
- 1,500 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 8,147 L
- Fuel capacity
- 14,583 lb
Minimum runway
RBAC 135.385 · landing within 60% of the runwaysea level / ISA referenceHow much runway the Legacy 500 needs to dispatch: the manual figure and what the charter (RBAC 135) rule requires.
Charter (RBAC 135), dry runway
1,245m
takeoff governs: longer than factored landing
Charter, wet runway
1,245m
× 1.15 · RBAC 135.385(d)
Takeoff or BFL, manual
1,245m
unfactored takeoff, manufacturer
Dispatches under charter rules at 293 of 465 Brazilian public runways when dry, and at 293 when wet.
Minimum runway
Where the Legacy 500 dispatches under charter rules
Verdict per regime (private, charter dry and wet) across 465 Brazilian public runways, with the margin in meters.
Starter feature. Available on your Jet Tracker account.
Manufacturer-published distances at sea level, ISA and reference weight. Not corrected for altitude, temperature, wind or runway condition, takeoff included. Uses the declared LDA as a proxy for effective runway length (RBAC 135.361) and the most favourable threshold in calm air (135.385(b)(1)): on the day, wind may force the shorter threshold. Destination only: does not assess the alternate aerodrome (135.387). Not a substitute for the AFM or the operator's performance analysis. Rule: RBAC 135.385 and 135.398; private flying (RBAC 91) is not factored. Runways: declared distance (LDA) from AISWEB/DECEA (2026-09-05), checkable on each aerodrome chart; where DECEA publishes no declared distance, physical length from OurAirports is used.
Cabin
Standard configuration
1 zone9 typical passengersClub 4Divan (3 seats)2 forward-facingLavatoryGalley
Typical factory configuration (curated data). The drawing below is schematic and at approximate scale; the actual layout varies by interior and year.
Cabin to scale: cross-section and profile
✓ stand-up heightfront cross-section · person = 1.75 m
Length
8.13 m
Width
2.08 m
Height
1.83 m
Volume
23.4 m³
Baggage
—
Differences between variants
Legacy 450Praetor 5002019+
RangeMTOWCruiseCeilingCabin volume
Key changes
Detailed variants pending.
Praetor 500Praetor 6002019–2026
RangeMTOWCruiseCeilingCabin volume
Key changes
Detailed variants pending.
Praetor 600Praetor 600E2026+
RangeMTOWCruiseCeilingCabin volume
Key changes
Detailed variants pending.
History
- 2012First flight
- 2014 - First super-mid jet with full fly-by-wire
Launched in October 2014, the Legacy 500 was the first super-mid biz jet with a full digital fly-by-wire (FBW) system, a year ahead of its midsize sibling, the Legacy 450 (2015). Before the 500, only the Falcon 7X (super-large, 2007) had FBW in business aviation. Embraer applied to the 500/450 the FBW experience it developed on the commercial E-Jets (E170/E190), with Airbus-style pilot/copilot sidesticks, autothrottle and automatic envelope protection.
- 2014 - Embraer's first fly-by-wire midsize
Announced in 2008, first flight in November 2012, ANAC certification in August 2014 and FAA certification in October 2014. Deliveries began in October 2014.
Embraer Executive Jets Press Release - 2014ANAC certification
- 2014First deliveries
- 2014FAA certification
- 2018 - Repositioned as the Praetor 600 in 2018
In 2018 Embraer announced the Praetor 600, an updated version of the Legacy 500 with canted winglets, Honeywell HTF7500E1 engines, additional tanks and extended range from 3,125 to 4,018 nm. It positioned the Praetor 600 in the long-range super-mid category (able to cross the North Atlantic nonstop). With the arrival of the Praetor 600 (certified in April 2019, deliveries from June 2019), Legacy 500 production ended. Today the Praetor family (500/600) is Embraer's current offering in the mid/super-mid segment.
- 2018 - Renamed Praetor 600 in 2018
In October 2018 Embraer unveiled the Praetor 600 as an evolution of the Legacy 500, with winglets, extended range of 4,018 NM and updated avionics.
Embraer NBAA-BACE 2018 - 2020End of production
No specific date
Same fuselage as the Legacy 450 (midsize)
The Legacy 500 and Legacy 450 share 95% of the fuselage, systems, cockpit and engines. The 500 is ~1m longer (cabin 8.30m vs 7.34m) and carries ~1,500 lbs more fuel, placing it in the super-mid category (vs the midsize 450). The common-platform strategy reduced development CapEx, sped up certification in parallel and generated economies of scale, a model similar to the Bombardier Challenger 300/350.
Brazil Fleet
Lineage
Model with no documented lineage in the manufacturer's line.
Curiosities and highlights
Benefits
Flat-floor cabin 1.82m and 155 ft³ baggage compartment
A cabin 1.82m high (stand-up) with a fully flat floor (flat-floor) and 2.08m wide delivers top-of-category comfort in the super-mid class. The 8.30m cabin length allows layouts with a double club + 4-seat conference + aft galley. The 155 ft³ (4,390 L) baggage compartment is best-in-class, larger than the Challenger 300 (106 ft³) and the Citation Sovereign (135 ft³). It comfortably accommodates 8-12 passengers on long missions.
4,084 ft runway and 3,125 nm range cover BR-US missions
The combination of a 4,084 ft (1,245m) balanced field length and 3,125 nm of range delivers unique flexibility: it operates from Sorocaba (1,260m) and covers routes such as GRU-Miami nonstop (3,000 nm), GRU-Bogota, GRU-Lima or GRU-Buenos Aires + Cordoba without refueling. It is one of the super-mids with the best runway/range ratio on the market, making it a favorite of premium charter operators.
Pro Line Fusion + FBW reduce crew workload
Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion avionics (four 15-inch touchscreen LCD displays) integrated with the fly-by-wire system delivers autothrottle, synthetic vision, autoland capability, FANS-1/A, CPDLC, optional HUD and EVS. FBW envelope protection (anti-stall, overspeed, bank angle limiter) reduces workload in severe weather and turbulence, improving safety on high-cognitive-load missions.
Fly-by-wire and sidesticks
The world's first midsize with full digital fly-by-wire and sidesticks, with envelope protection and auto-throttle as standard, features typical of Airbus wide-bodies.
Embraer Executive Jets
Stand-up cabin with flat floor
Cabin height of 1.83m along the entire length, higher than the Hawker 900XP and Learjet 60XR, competitors in the category.
Embraer
Limitations
3,125 nm range: Atlantic crossings require planning
A range of 3,125 nm does not cover direct transatlantic flights (NY-London = 3,000 nm with wind, São Paulo-London = 4,880 nm), requiring stops in the Azores, Bermuda or Recife/Natal. For intercontinental routes Embraer recommends the Praetor 600 (4,018 nm) or the Lineage 1000E (4,500 nm). On continental BR-US routes the 500 covers them comfortably, but Europe requires planning.
Initial range below super-midsize rivals
The original NBAA range of about 3,125 NM fell short of the Challenger 350 (~3,200 NM), a limitation resolved only in the Praetor 600 (4,018 NM).
Embraer / Bombardier specs
Curiosities
Integrated production in Brazil + US (Melbourne, FL)
Legacy 500 production (and the Legacy 450/Praetor 500/600) is integrated between São José dos Campos (Brazil) and Melbourne, Florida (US). Embraer inaugurated the Melbourne expansion in 2016 for final customization, paint shop and delivery to the North American market (60% of global sales). It is the ONLY biz jet manufacturer with integrated production in both hemispheres, a relevant logistical and commercial advantage.
Embraer Legacy 500 for sale now
Listed aircraft with a page on Jet Tracker, from the lowest asking price up. Asking is not the closing price; portals and the reading date are on each page.
Registrations in Brazil
25 operational aircraft owned by companies in the ANAC registry (RAB), across the Legacy 500 family (5 variants). Each opens the profile with owner, operator, status and history.
PP-JCCPR-BDBPR-EUFPR-HILPR-HKKPR-LUIPR-PBMPS-BBDPS-BBJPS-BFKPS-CFOPS-EMBPS-FNTPS-FPGPS-FRVPS-IOOPS-IRSPS-OFFPS-RDNPS-RZNPS-SFRPS-VRCPT-GCRPT-MBCPT-ZEY
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Embraer Legacy 500 cost?
The Embraer Legacy 500 is out of production, so there is no factory price. On the used market the median is around US$ 13.5M, varying with year and flight hours; see real listings on this model's Market tab. Reference value as of 06/2026.
What is the range of the Embraer Legacy 500?
The maximum range is 3125 nm (3,125 NM · 5,788 km).
How fast is the Embraer Legacy 500?
Cruise speed is 466 kt, equivalent to 863 km/h, or Mach 0.83.
How many passengers does the Embraer Legacy 500 seat?
The Embraer Legacy 500 seats up to 9 passengers, crew not included.
How many Embraer Legacy 500 are there in Brazil?
There are 90 active units in the RAB-ANAC (data as of 11/12/2026): operational, mark reservation or suspended, excluding cancelled registrations. The Legacy 500 family (5 variants) totals 204 active units.
Who operates the Embraer Legacy 500 in Brazil?
10 distinct operators operate 34 units of the Embraer Legacy 500 in the RAB-ANAC: 1 in air taxi (RBAC 135) and 33 in private operation (RBAC 91), concentrated in SP, ES and RJ (data as of 11/12/2026). Another 55 units are under registration reservation (tail number reserved, not yet operating). Not included in that count: 1 unit with no operating class in the RAB. Name, fleet and state of each operator are on this model's Analytics tab and in the operators directory.
How much does it cost to operate the Embraer Legacy 500 per hour?
Jet Tracker estimate: about US$ 7,261 per flight hour at 200 h/year, of which US$ 3,963 per hour is variable cost (fuel, engine program, maintenance reserves) plus US$ 659,603 per year of fixed cost (crew, hangar, insurance), under Jet Tracker's default assumptions (Southeast Brazil, in-house crew, 200 h/year). Run your own scenario on this model's Costs tab.