Honda Jet
The Honda Jet, classified as a very light jet (VLJ), combines revolutionary design with a truly unique buyer experience. Best known for its automobiles, Honda had dreams of bringing the dealership experience to the business jet industry. Honda made buying a private jet as easy as buying a car by incorporating the dealership atmosphere, sales people and customer service in their jet experience. The HondaJet’s design is worth paying attention to. Instead of positioning the engines on the aft fuselage, as typical business jets do, Honda mounts its engines on pylons attached to the upper wing. This potentially maximizes interior space (without increasing the overall jet size) and increases the aerodynamic efficiency by 5 percent. By eliminating high-speed drag, the HondaJet is able to fly at faster speeds, and is exceptionally fuel efficient. The Honda Jet was being developed commercially by 2006. Honda does not disappoint in terms of the Honda Jet’s performance. Its maximum cruise speed at 30,000 feet is 420 knots true airspeed. It has an initial climb rate of 3,990 feet per minute.
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Technical Specifications
Seats | 6 Seats |
Height | 4 ft 8 in |
Width | 5 feet |
Length | 17 ft 8 in |
Range | 1,200 nm |
Manufacturer | Honda Motor Company |
Speed | 420 knots |
Max Altitude | 43,000 ft. |
Baggage | 66 cu ft |
Lavatory | Partial |