Embraer Legacy 650 in Photos

Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 06:42 PM ET

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Key Takeaways:

The Legacy 650 is an evolution of the Legacy 600, offering greater range, better fuel efficiency, and enhanced comfort and safety.
It features new Rolls-Royce AE 3007A2 engines with improved fan blades for greater fuel efficiency, and larger wheels and more powerful brakes to accommodate its increased weight.
The aircraft balances a functional, no-nonsense cockpit with a comfortable, "no-worries" cabin, including a well-equipped galley suitable for trans-Atlantic flights.

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Building off the Legacy 600, the Legacy 650 brings to the table greater range, better fuel efficiency and the latest in comfort and safety.

**There is a stark contrast between the no-nonsense cockpit and the no-worries cabin of the Legacy 650. **

In both places, form and function coexist effortlessly.

**Embraer went with larger, 16-inch wheels and larger, more powerful brakes for the heavier 650. **

**The fan of the new Rolls-Royce AE 3007A2 engine features wider-chord blades and a more efficient leading edge for greater fuel efficiency. **

**The height of the 650, despite no changes in structure, is five inches less than the 600, because of the greatly increased weight. **

The overhead panel looks daunting, but the breakers and switches are arranged to accommodate an easy flow.

**The distinctive “ram’s horn” yokes are stylish and effective. Flight controls are a mix of hydraulic and mechanical. **

**The galley of the 650 features ovens, cold storage, and plenty of room for food preparation even for trans-Atlantic flights. **

For more, check out Robert Goyer’s in-depth story on the Embraer Legacy 650.

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