From the archive · Aviation · 19 June 2014

Jetting Off

While not all of us may be on the market for a private business jet, the Embraer Legacy 450 sure does make us wish we were. This jet is one of the finest available, with incredible performance, comfortable clean sheet design drivers, and extremely efficient operating costs. Bringing this vision of luxury to life, BMW Group Design Works USA left their stylish touch on the jet’s magnificent interiors. Within the jet’s 1.82 meter stand up cabin, space is plentiful, soundproofing is solid, storage is convenient, and a full throttle lavatory is accessible. Adding to the experience is a well stocked refreshment space and modern furnishings.

Falling under the midlight category, this jet is one of the best of its kind with Proline Fusion ™ avionics helping to provide for total awareness of the ambience, in addition to yielding a superbly intuitive user interface. Equipping the deck, there are four 38 cm high resolution advanced graphic displays, Integrated Flight Information, Advanced Flight Management, full flight regimen auto throttles and Synthetic vision.

Powered by the Honeywell HTF7500E engine, the Legacy 450 can support up to 2,772-3,175 kg thrust. Running on this propulsion system, the jet is incredibly fuel efficient, very economical in cost, surprisingly quiet, low in emissions, and environmentally friendly.

Also aboard the Embraer is a remarkable fly-by-wire actuation system, enabling the best usage of the jet’s elevators, rudder, spoilers, and ailerons. Pilots can enjoy an effortless response from the jet’s fast, high tech computers, as well as greater cockpit comfort, lessened workload, and greater control. The Embraer ensures a smooth, pleasant flight for all of its passengers.

For those looking to fly, the Legacy 450 is being designed to cover a distance of 4,260 km while carrying 4 passengers, and 4,070 km while carrying 8. This means you can finally take your private getaway with friends from New York to Mexico City, or Moscow to Madrid!

Price estimation for the Embraer 450’s launch is at a cool $15.25 million. For that price your jet will come with the Honeywell HTF7500E engine, a range of 4,260 km, typical cruise speed of 0.82 Mach., and a maximum certified altitude of 13,716 m. The jet cabin itself checks in at a height of 1.83 meters, 2.08 meters in width, 6.83 meters in length, and with a total volume of 20.4 cubic meters.

Externally, the jet measures as 19.15 meters long, 6.74 meters tall, with a wingspan of 20.25 meters and a maximum payload of 1,270 kg.