Embraer EMB-500 Phenom 100
The Embraer Phenom 100 is a very light jet built to compete directly with Cessna's Citation Mustang in the entry-level personal-jet market, offering single-pilot-certified jet speed at a relatively low purchase price. Its cabin, unusually wide for such a small jet, borrows styling cues from Embraer's larger airliners rather than typical light-jet interiors. It became a popular choice for owner-pilots stepping up from turboprops and for air-taxi operators running short regional jet routes. Its success helped Embraer establish a genuine foothold in the business-jet market alongside its long-running airliner business.
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The Phenom 100 is Embraer's entry-level jet, built for owner-pilots moving up from turboprops and priced to rival Cessna's Citation Mustang.
Specifications
| Length | 12.8 m (42 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 12.3 m (40 ft) |
| Height | 4.4 m (14 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 6 |
| Persons on board | 8 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 4.7 t |
| Range | 1,178 NM (2,182 km) |
| Maximum speed | 390 kt (722 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 41,000 ft (12,497 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 37,000 ft (11,278 m) |
| Rate of climb | 3,061 ft/min (15.5 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 975 m (3,199 ft) |
| Landing distance | 820 m (2,690 ft) |
| Engines | 2x Pratt & Whitney Canada PW617F |
| Units built | 435 |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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