The Embraer Phenom 100 is a very light jet designed by Brazilian manufacturer Embraer. It has been type certificated as the Embraer EMB-500, with 100 units delivered in 2010.
Design
The Phenom 100 has a capacity for 4 passengers in its standard configuration, but it can carry up to 6 passengers with a single crew, with optional side facing seat and belted toilet. The Phenom has a maximum flying range of 1,178 NM (2,182 km) with 4 occupants and NBAA IFR Reserves. The first Phenom 100 was delivered in December 2008.
Program Milestones
April 2005: Embraer's Board of Directors approves of Embraer classification as Very Light and Light jet categories.
May 3, 2005: Embraer launches the Very Light Jet and Light Jet planes to diversify its executive jets portfolio.
October 6, 2005: BMW Group DesignworksUSA chosen to design the aircraft cabin interiors.
November 8, 2005: Embraer selects Garmin to supply the integrated avionics suite for its new Light and Very Light Jets. Embraer's chooses the name Prodigy for its flight decks.
November 9, 2005: Embraer revealed the names of its new very light and light jets - the Phenom 100 and the Phenom 300 at the annual NBAA convention together with full-scale mock-ups of the aircraft.
June 7, 2006: First metal cut for the Phenom 100 program.
June 29, 2006: First run of the Phenom 100's PW617F engine performed at Pratt & Whitney Canada facilities.
June 16, 2007: First Phenom 100 was rolled out at the Company's headquarters, in São José dos Campos, Brazil.
July 26, 2007: Maiden flight of Phenom 100.
December 9, 2008: Brazil's National Civil Aviation Authority (Aviação Nacional de Aviação Civil – ANAC) type certification.[6]
December 12, 2008: FAA type certification.[7]
December 24, 2008: First delivery of Phenom 100 to private customer.
April 24, 2009: EASA type certification.
August 16, 2009: Australia's Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) type certification.
General Info |
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| Category | Very light jet | |
| Crew | 1 | |
| Passengers | 4 standard, 6 maximum | |
| Max Speed | 722kmh | 390kts |
| Range | 2,182km | 1,178NM |
| URL | http://www.embraerexecutivejets.com/english/content/home/ | |
| Powerplants | The aircraft is fitted with two rear-mounted Pratt & Whitney Canada PW617-F turbofan engines rated at a take-off thrust of 1,695 lbs. 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 lbs. in the event of engine failure on take-off. | |
Dimensions (External) |
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| Wingspan | 12.32m | 40ft. 5in. |
| Wing area | 61.50m² | 201.77ft.² |
| Length | 12.85m | 42ft. 2in. |
| Height | 4.37m | 14ft. 4in. |
Dimensions (Internal) Cabin |
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| Length | 3.35m | 11ft. 0in. |
| Width | 1.55m | 5ft. 1in. |
| Height | 1.50m | 4ft. 11in. |
Baggage Capacity |
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| Internal Volume | 2.13m³ | 75ft³ |
Weights |
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| Basic Operating Weight | 3,235kgs | 7,132 lbs. |
| Max Ramp Weight | 4,769kgs. | 10,516lbs. |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 4,750kgs. | 10,472lbs. |
| Max Zero Fuel Weight | 3,830kgs. | 8,444lbs. |
| Max Landing Weight | 4,429kgs. | 9,766lbs. |
| Max Payload | 595kgs. | 1,312lbs. |
| Useful Load | 1,534kgs. | 3,384lbs. |
Performance |
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| Cruise Speed | 648km/h | 350kts |
| Max Range | 2,181kms | 1,178nm |
| Max Operating Altitude | 12,496m | 41,000ft. |
| Takeoff Distance (sea level) | 952m | 3,125ft. |
| Landing Distance (sea level) | 814m | 2,673ft. |
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