Honda Aircraft Company
Honda HA-420 HondaJet
The Honda HA‑420 HondaJet, produced by Honda Aircraft Company, entered the light‑jet market in 2006 after more than a decade of research and development that began in 1997. As the first business jet designed from the ground up by an automotive manufacturer, the HondaJet introduced a unique over‑wing engine mount, which reduces drag, improves cabin space, and enhances fuel efficiency. The jet’s all‑composite fuselage and carbon‑fiber winglets give a cruise speed of Mach 0.78, a range of roughly 1,200 nautical miles and a maximum altitude of 41,000 feet, allowing it to compete with established models such as the Cessna Citation series. Advanced avionics, including a Garmin G3000 glass cockpit, provide pilots with modern flight‑management tools while the ergonomically designed cabin seats four passengers with a spacious baggage compartment. Certified by the FAA in 2015, the HA‑420 has earned accolades for its low operating costs and environmentally friendly performance, setting new standards for efficiency in the very light jet category. Its success has paved the way for subsequent variants like the HondaJet Elite, cementing Honda’s reputation as an innovative force in general aviation.
Classification
Dimensions
- Length
- 13 metre
- Height
- 4.5 metre
Performance
- Service Ceiling
- 43000 foot
Production & History
- Units Produced
- 125
- First Flight
- 2003
- Service Entry
- 2015
Design & Classification
- Country of Origin
- Manufacturer
- Honda Aircraft Company
- Developer
- Honda Aircraft Company
- Engine
- GE Honda HF120
- Wikidata ID
- Q1519686