Photos: Embraer Legacy 450

Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at 01:27 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

The Embraer Legacy 450 is a midsize jet praised for its superb speed, range, and advanced fly-by-wire controls, setting a new standard in its category.
It features sophisticated Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion avionics and a customizable cabin with amenities like reclining seats, a refreshment center, and a Honeywell Ovation Select entertainment system.

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Designed to fit between its entry-level jets and behemoth bizliners, Embaer’s Legacy 450 has changed the midsize jet game with superb speed and range and fly-by-wire controls.

Flying recently had the chance to fly and review the Legacy 450 near Embraer’s production facility in Melbourne, Florida.

See some of what gives the Legacy 450 a leg up on the competition in the photos below.

Embraer Legacy 450 — The Legacy’s Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion avionics system. Erich Shibata

Embraer Legacy 450 — This dramatic shot of the Legacy 450 against a leaden sky graces the cover of the November issue of Flying magazine, which featured the full flight report of the midsize twinjet. Erich Shibata

Embraer Legacy 450 — The 450’s customizable cabin includes four fully reclining club seats, which convert into a pair of sleeping berths. Large windows provide plenty of natural light in the aft cabin. Erich Shibata

Embraer Legacy 450 — Passengers and pilots need not go thirsty or hungry in flight thanks to the refreshment center. Erich Shibata

Embraer Legacy 450 — The cabin features cup holders to hold the drinks and storage compartments for electronics and other items. Erich Shibata

Embraer Legacy 450 — Honeywell’s Ovation Select cabin management system provides entertainment for the passengers. Erich Shibata

Embraer Legacy 450 — The first Legacy 450 is expected to roll out of Embraer’s new expanded Melbourne, Florida, manufacturing facility in December. Erich Shibata

Embraer Legacy 450 — The Legacy 450 is powered by a pair of Honeywell HTF7500E turbofan engines. Erich Shibata

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