Embraer is known as one of the world's largest aviation manufacturers. The Brazilian government initially founded Embraer to begin developing a wide variety of domestic aerospace technology. It later expanded to produce technology and aircraft to be used domestically and exported to other countries. Its product lines range from commercial regional jets, like the Embraer ERJ and E-jet families, to large
MILITARY transport aircraft or trainer aircraft that are utilized by the Brazilian military and other armed forces across the world. As previously mentioned, the Phenom 300 was initially conceptualized in the early 2000s. Embraer was in the process of developing the Phenom 100, a very light business jet that fits up to seven total passengers. During this initial research, many customers expressed extensive interest in a similar plane to the Phenom 100, but with a longer fuselage and improved performance specifications. In 2020, Embraer announced a significant upgrade package to the Phenom 300, which would later be designated as the Phenom 300E. The upgrades increased certain specifications, such as top speed and range. It also introduced a new avionics suite with other flight deck upgrades and interior improvements. As mentioned earlier, the Phenom 300 became a unique clean sheet aircraft shortly into the development process. Nearly 20% of the aircraft is manufactured with composite materials to reduce weight. The airframe has the following dimensions: The aircraft's exterior also features a movable horizontal stabilizer that is adjustable based on trim positions. This helps the aircraft operate out of airports with smaller runways, and it can take off on runways that are just over 3,200 feet and land on runways that are 2,212 feet long. The Phenom 300 also features fly-by-wire brakes. The cabin of the Phenom 300 can hold up to nine passengers along with a two-passenger crew. The interior has several customizable options, such as rotating seats or a side-facing seat. The dimensions of the Phenom 300 are slightly larger than the Phenom 100 and measure as follows: The newer versions of the Phenom 300 utilize the Garmin G3000 avionics suite that features three large 12-inch displays. It uses traditional yokes for two pilots, although the aircraft can be flown with a single pilot. Other advanced features of the aircraft include: The Phenom 300 is powered by two Pratt & Whitney
Canada PW535E turbofan engines. Each of these provides over 3,475 pounds of thrust. These engines help power the aircraft to a maximum speed of 464 knots (534 miles per hour). The powerful engines and the lightweight features of the aircraft help the Phenom 300 reach a maximum range of 2,010 nautical miles (2,313 miles). This range is competitive with many of the aircraft's competition. Some of the ranges of the aircraft are as follows: Aircraft Range Embraer Phenom 300 2,010 nautical miles (2,313 miles) Cessna Citation XLS 1,858 nautical miles (2,138 miles) Cessna Citation CJ4 2,165 nautical miles (2,491 miles) Pilatus PC-24 2,000 nautical miles (2,302 miles) Learjet 45 1,710 nautical miles (1,968 miles) Beyond the impressive range of the Phenom 300, the aircraft also flies at a service ceiling of 45,000 feet. Its fuel burn is typical at 760 pounds per hour when flying at 364 knots. Other specifications include the maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) of 18,551 pounds.