Honda began studying small business jets in the late
1980s to gauge the potential growth opportunity of expanding into a different
industry. After spending years developing, testing, and sourcing suppliers,
Honda subsidiary Honda Aircraft Company has finally
begun to manufacture the much anticipated HondaJet.
The HondaJet is an experiment in efficiency. Consistent
with the parent brand, the HondaJet sets out to maximize aircraft cabin space
and fuel efficiency, while being quieter and smoother than competitors.
According to Honda, the Honda Jet is also the fastest in its class in addition
to the major efficiency breakthroughs.
Power comes from two ultra-efficient GE Honda HF120 turbofan jet engines mounted on top of the wings, each putting out 9.12 kN of thrust. Top speed is 483 mph with a cruising speed of the same velocity. The fuel range of 1,611 miles won't get you from NY to LA in one trip, but still covers plenty of ground.
Honda initially wanted to deliver its first jet by the end of this year, but a few delays have pushed it back. There is still no final delivery date. Once production is up to speed, Honda says the will sell 70-100 jets per year.
Honda says the next major milestones are FAA approval and the jet's first delivery.
Power comes from two ultra-efficient GE Honda HF120 turbofan jet engines mounted on top of the wings, each putting out 9.12 kN of thrust. Top speed is 483 mph with a cruising speed of the same velocity. The fuel range of 1,611 miles won't get you from NY to LA in one trip, but still covers plenty of ground.
Honda initially wanted to deliver its first jet by the end of this year, but a few delays have pushed it back. There is still no final delivery date. Once production is up to speed, Honda says the will sell 70-100 jets per year.
Honda says the next major milestones are FAA approval and the jet's first delivery.
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