Aircraft
Legacy upgrades boost range and performance
Embraer introduced a beefed-up Legacy Executive jet at the NBAA Convention last month.

Embraer introduced a beefed-up Legacy Executive jet at the NBAA Convention last month. In a series of just-completed improvements started early this year, the Brazilian airframer has boosted range with added fuel capacity, higher engine thrust and enhanced aerodynamics. Carrying eight passengers, the corporate Legacy can now fly up to 3,250 nm nonstop at Mach 0.74–an almost 5-percent increase over the original 3,100-nm range.

Available thrust from each of the aircraft’s Rolls-Royce AE3007 turbofans has been increased by 7 percent to 7,953 pounds. This extra power is available on command
to boost short-field capability. The fuel-tank system has been modified to allow for an increased uplift of 18,170 pounds.

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