October 2019 - The Brazilian Air Force has received two Phenom 100EV aircraft for service as special transports. These units will take on the designation of U-100 in formal service with the branch. The aircraft were delivered on October 23rd, 2019.
Power & Performance Those special qualities that separate one aircraft design from another. Performance specifications presented assume optimal operating conditions for the Embraer Phenom 100 Very Light Jet (VLJ) / Business Jet.
Propulsion
Structure The nose-to-tail, wingtip-to-wingtip physical qualities of the Embraer Phenom 100 Very Light Jet (VLJ) / Business Jet.
2 (MANNED) Crew
Variants Notable series variants as part of the Embraer Phenom 100 (EMB-500) family line.
Phenom 100 - Base Series Designation; initial production mark.
Phenom 100E - Modernized variant with spoilers and Garmin G1000 avionics fit; powered by PW617F-E turbofan engines.
Phenom 100EV - Model of 2017; lighter-weight form with improved performance specifications; Garmin G3000 avionics set; powered by PW617F1-E turbofan engines.
EMB-500 - Official Embraer company designation.
U-100 - Brazilian Air Force designation; two aircraft taken into service.
Operators Global customers who have evaluated and/or operated the Embraer Phenom 100 (EMB-500). Nations are displayed by flag, each linked to their respective national aircraft listing.
Total Production: 369 Units Contractor(s): Embraer - Brazil
[ Brazil; Pakistan; United Kingdom ]
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Entry compared against Ilyushin IL-2 (military) and Cessna 172 (civilian) total production.
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Mission Roles Some designs are single-minded in their approach while others offer a more versatile solution to airborne requirements.
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Recognition Some designs stand the test of time while others are doomed to never advance beyond the drawing board; let history be their judge.
Going Further... The Embraer Phenom 100 (EMB-500) Very Light Jet (VLJ) / Business Jet appears in the following collections:
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