Honda HA-420 The HondaJet is a business class twin-engine jet for 4 passengers. The conqueror of the light class of business jets.

Honda HA-420 The HondaJet is a business class twin-engine jet for 4 passengers. The conqueror of the light class of business jets.

Honda designates the Hondajet as a lightweight, low-cost business jet. Back in 2015, the concern received final approval from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the sale of the aircraft. On December 29, 2015, the manufacturer's official website announced the transfer of the first unit to the buyer.

Honda's lead aviation designer, Michimasa Fujino, made the first sketches of the HondaJet back in 1997 and finalized the design in 1999. The HondaJet is a twin-engine low-wing aircraft with a low sweep wing. Powered by two GE Honda HF120 turbojet engines developed by Honda in conjunction with General Electric specifically for this aircraft. The engines are located on pylons above the wing.This exotic layout allows for noise reduction - the sound of the propellers is reflected by the wing, which reduces the noise on the terrain under the aircraft. Also, the high location of the engines allows you to protect the fans from the ingress of foreign objects from the runway, which is a frequent problem at small airfields.

Overall, the HondaJet sets a new standard in cabin comfort for baseline light jet aircraft. Passengers board the aircraft via a ladder through a door that is 2 feet (0.61 m) wide and 4 feet (1.22 m) high. The total length of the sealed structure is 17.8 feet (5.43 m). The total length of the cabin, from the partition separating the cockpit from the cabin to the rear of the fuselage (where the toilet is located) is 12.1 ft (3.69 m). The main passenger space, the forward galley and food storage cabinet, are located in an area approximately 10 feet (3.05 m) long. The standard layout provides for 4 seats in a club layout. The OTWEM configuration leaves 14 inches (35.5 cm) more legroom between face-to-face seats (compared to other baseline light jet aircraft). A fifth, cockpit-facing seat is optional.

Fuel is stored in two wing caisson tanks, a supply tank and a tank at the rear of the fuselage. The filling system is centralized. The new HondaJet Elite has the lowest fuel consumption in its class. Fuel consumption HondaJet: 0.41 kg / km; 1.46 lbs per mile. The cabin is 5 feet (1.52 m) wide by 4.9 feet (1.49 m) high, in part because the center aisle narrows 11.5 inches (29.2 cm) wide and decreases by 5 inches (12.7 cm) high. There are 3 windows with electrochromic glass on each side of the cabin, which allows them to change color with increasing or decreasing illumination. The width and height of each porthole are 10 inches (26.7 cm) and 15.3 inches (38.9 cm), respectively. Electric corrugated shades are optional and must be purchased separately. An emergency exit 19 "(48.3 cm) wide and 26" (66 cm) high is located on the right side of the passenger compartment between the face-to-face seats. A folding work table is installed on the right side of the cabin. Additionally, a folding table and a power outlet can be installed on the left side. Many customers opt for the Executive Package, which includes a narrow storage cabinet (located behind the pilot's seat), a carbon fiber cabinet with drawers and doors where cosmetics can be stored, a folded chair (in the front of the cabin), armchairs enhanced comfort and modernized version of the flooring, with backlit logos. The position of the seats (which can tilt and swivel forward and sideways) is adjustable. The armrests are retracted, and the headrests of the seats can be pulled out at will. The back of the chair is approximately 24 inches (61 cm) high. The seat itself is 19 inches (48.3 cm) wide and 14 inches (35.6 cm) thick. The fifth chair has the same basic parameters, only its back height is 19 inches (48.3 cm). Directly opposite this seat is a mini folding table mounted on the bottom of the side ramp. The relatively spacious aft fuselage washroom is another trump card in the HondaJet's favor. Various configuration options are offered to the customer's attention (whether it be durable sliding doors, or a sink with port water, etc.) - for every taste and wallet. In the bow, on the outside, there is a compartment (with a volume of 9 ft3 - 0.25 m3), which is very convenient for storing the crew's property and onboard equipment. The luggage compartment (volume 57 ft3 - 1.61 m3) with a sliding door (78.7 cm x 78.7 cm) is located in the rear of the aircraft. 

HONDAJET is a true competitor to aircraft such as the Cessna Citation CJ1, CJ1 + and M2 and over 300 Embraer Phenom 100 / 100E. The HondaJet raises the bar in the entry-level light jet segment in terms of passenger comfort, cabin noise and cargo capacity. It also behaves better than other "brothers" of the basic configuration in turbulence conditions. And additional luxury items such as a toilet (serviced externally) and a sink with running water are not offered on any other light jet aircraft.

Analyzing the "pros" and "cons" of the HondaJet, one cannot ignore the noise level in the cabin during the flight. The HA-420 is clearly the quietest of all light jets. Overall a great aircraft for short flights. JetVip advises using such an aircraft within Europe for short flights between cities. For distances within Russia, the flight range will be a weak point for this aircraft and it will lose to longer-range aircraft of a different class. But the price is great for such an efficient, modern aircraft.

The cost of the new aircraft is $ 4.85 million.

You can rent and buy a business jet HondaJet  at attractive price in our company JETVIP, business aviation broker No. 1 in Russia, by phone number +7 (495) 545-45-35 or filling the form on our web-site. We work 24/7.