Embraer Legacy 450
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Legacy 450 | |
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MLJ concept drawing as of October, 2007. |
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Type | Business jet |
Manufacturer | Embraer |
Status | In development |
Number built | None |
Variants | Embraer Legacy 500 |
The Embraer Legacy 450 is a business jet being developed by Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer.
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[edit] Design and development
Initially called the MLJ (Mid-Light Jet), it is designed to carry 7 to 8 passengers over 2,300 nautical miles (4,300 km). Embraer has not committed to its manufacture, but has been reported to be accepting $70,000 "letters of intent" from potential customers, which would assure their place in the production queue.[1]
[edit] Specifications
[edit] General characteristics
- Crew: 2 pilots
- Capacity: 7 or 8 passengers
- Length: m ( ft in)
- Wingspan: m ( ft in)
- Height: m ( ft in)
- Wing area: m² ( ft²)
- Empty: kg ( lb)
- Loaded: kg ( lb)
- Maximum takeoff: kg ( lb)
- Powerplant: Honeywell HTF7500E [2]
[edit] Performance
- Maximum speed: Mach 0.78
- Range: 4,260 kilometers (2,300 nautical miles)
- Service ceiling: 45,000 ft (14,000 m)
- Rate of climb:
- Wing loading:
- Thrust-to-weight:
[edit] See also
Related development
Comparable aircraft
[edit] References
- ^ Embraer Introduces New Biz Jet Models, Taking LOIs. Aviation Today. September 25, 2007. Retrieved on October 15, 2007.
- ^ EMBRAER ANNOUNCES EMBRAER MSJ & EMBRAER MLJ EXECUTIVE JETS. Embraer Press Release, April 8, 2008. Retrieved on April 9, 2008.
[edit] External links
- Official Embraer Legacy 450 page
- Embraer unveils concepts for two new midsize aircraft
- Embraer renames MLJ/MSJ as Legacy 450/500 - announces launch schedule
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