
Citation 500
- Range
- 1,130nm
- Seats
- 6
The Embraer Phenom 100EV is an upgraded very light jet with single-pilot capability, a wide cabin and improved hot-and-high performance. It suits owner-pilots, flight departments and training operators needing an efficient modern entry-level jet.

The Embraer Phenom 100EV's maximum range is 1,113 nautical miles — 500 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 | 1,113 nm |
|---|---|
| Max operating speed | 275 KIAS |
| Service ceiling | 41,000 ft |
| FAA landing distance | 2,473 ft |
| Typical passengers | 7 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 10,703 lbs |
|---|---|
| Thrust per engine | 1,730 lbf |
| Engines | 2 |
| Engine model | Pratt & Whitney Canada PW617F1-E |
| Exterior length | 42.1 ft |
| Wingspan | 40.4 ft |
Aircraft decision brief
Model overview
The 100EV combines PW617F1-E engines, Garmin Prodigy Touch avionics and a 41,000-foot ceiling with the Phenom family’s 5-foot-1-inch-wide cabin and 70 cubic feet of baggage capacity. Typical missions center on regional travel with up to four or five passengers.
The Phenom 100EV production configuration transitioned to the Phenom 100EX after that model was unveiled in 2023. The EV remains a late-model pre-owned option for buyers who want the performance improvements over the 100E without paying for the newest cabin and cockpit refinements.
Mission fit
Decision lens
Planning lens
Engine-program status, cycle history and training utilization deserve close review. Confirm maintenance continuity, service-action compliance and remaining life on high-cost components.
Actual useful load, airport elevation and temperature can materially affect mission capability. Assess whether the 100EX feature premium or an older 100E better matches the intended use.
Category context
The 100EV improves hot-and-high performance and avionics over the 100E. The 100EX adds cabin and pilot-focused refinements, while the Citation M2 offers more speed and a different range-payload tradeoff in a larger light-jet package.
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Market position
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