(Under certification)
Honda has taken a patient, innovative approach to its first foray into the general aviation marketplace with a twin jet that uses over-wing pylons and both composite and metal materials. The HondaJet first flew in 2003, and initial deliveries are set for 2010. The HondaJet has a G1000 cockpit, can reach 43,000 feet, cruises at 420 knots, and has an IFR range of 1,180 nm. Company-developed engines each produce 2,050 lbst.
Cost: $3.65 million
Engines: GE-Honda HF 120, 1,880 lbst
Length: 41 ft 8 in
Height: 13 ft 3 in
Wingspan: 39 ft 10 in
Seats: 7 (including pilot)
Max cruise speed: 420 KTAS @ FL300/fuel burn NA pph
Max speed at max operating altitude: NA @ FL430/fuel burn NA pph
Basic operating weight or empty weight: NA (typically equipped)
Max takeoff weight: 9,200 lb
Usable fuel: 2,300 lb
Useful load: 3,378 lb
Max payload with full fuel: 1,400 lb
Balanced field length: NA (MGTOW @ sea level, std conditions)