
Citation 500
- Range
- 1,130nm
- Seats
- 6
The Embraer Phenom 100E is a very light jet with a wide cabin, single-pilot capability and generous baggage volume for its class. It is a practical owner-pilot aircraft for regional missions where cabin comfort and luggage matter.

The Embraer Phenom 100E's maximum range is 1,178 nautical miles — 435 nm less than the Citation CJ2+, the longest-legged Very Light Jet in our set.
Reach
Teterboro · TEB — click a point, or focus the map and use arrow keys
Departure point: New York, Teterboro · TEB.
Great-circle reach at maximum published range — a still-air planning figure. Winds, payload, and reserves reduce real-world reach.
| Maximum range | 1,178 nm |
|---|---|
| Max operating speed | 277 KIAS |
| Service ceiling | 41,000 ft |
| FAA landing distance | 2,722 ft |
| Typical passengers | 5 |
|---|---|
| Typical crew | 1 |
| Cabin length | 132 in |
| Cabin width | 61 in |
| Cabin height | 57 in |
| Cabin volume | 212 cu ft |
| Baggage volume | 70 cu ft |
| Max takeoff weight | 10,582 lbs |
|---|---|
| Thrust per engine | 1,820 lbf |
| Engines | 2 |
| Engine model | Pratt & Whitney Cana PW617F-E |
| Exterior length | 42.1 ft |
| Wingspan | 40.4 ft |
Aircraft decision brief
Model overview
The Phenom 100E typically carries five passengers, with a 1,178-nautical-mile maximum-range profile, a 5-foot-1-inch cabin width and 70 cubic feet of baggage capacity. The 100E added multifunction spoilers and refinements to the original Phenom 100 platform.
Production transitioned to the more powerful Phenom 100EV in 2017. The 100E remains a useful pre-owned step between early Phenom 100 aircraft and later variants, retaining the family’s clean-sheet cabin and owner-pilot focus.
Mission fit
Decision lens
Planning lens
Review PW617 engine-program status, hot-section timing, cycle history and compliance with Embraer service actions. Training-aircraft use can create a high-cycle profile.
Payload with full fuel and hot-and-high performance should be checked for the actual mission. Compare avionics, connectivity and cabin condition carefully across early and later examples.
Category context
The 100E improves on the original Phenom 100, while the 100EV adds engine performance and avionics updates. The Citation Mustang may offer lower acquisition cost, but the Phenom generally provides a wider cabin and different baggage advantages.
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Market position
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