| Phenom 100 | |
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| Phenom 100 on display at Lakeland, Florida, in April 2009 | |
| Role | Very light jet |
| Manufacturer | Embraer |
| First flight | July 26, 2007 |
| Status | Active |
| Produced | 2007-2009 |
| Number built | 199 as of Dec. 31, 2010 |
| Unit cost | US$3.6 million |
| Variants | Embraer Phenom 300 |
The Embraer Phenom 100 is a very light jet developed by Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer. It has been type certificated as the Embraer EMB-500,[1] with 100 units delivered in 2010. [2]
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It has a capacity for 4 passengers in its normal configuration, but it can carry up to 6 passengers with a single crew, with optional side facing seat and belted toilet. It has a maximum flying range of 1,178 nmi (2,182 km) with 4 occupants and NBAA IFR Reserves. As of 1 January 2009, its price is US$ 3.6 million,[3] with the first aircraft delivered in December 2008.[4]
The aircraft is fitted with two rear-mounted Pratt & Whitney Canada PW617-F turbofan engines rated at a take-off thrust of 1,695 lb to ISA+10. The engines have dual full authority digital engine control (FADEC). An automatic performance reserve (APR) feature boosts engine output to 1,777 lb in the event of engine failure on take-off.[5]
The aircraft is operated by private individuals, companies, fractionals, charter operators and aircraft management companies and the following military operators:
Embraer was originally planning to deliver 15 Phenom 100s in 2008 and 120-150 aircraft in 2009 but ended up only delivering two aircraft in 2008 and had to trim its 2009 plan to 97 aircraft.
| Year | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of deliveries | 2[9] | 97[10] | 100[11] |
Data from Embraer Phenom 100 brochure[12]
General characteristics
Performance
Avionics
Embraer "Prodigy" Flight Deck 100 (based on Garmin G1000)
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