HondaJet Speeds 425 KTAS (489 mph) at 30,000 ft
HondaJet has crossed the maximum speed of 425 KTAS (Knots True Air Speed) at altitude of 30,00 ft. With this test flight, HondaJet has kept its promise of delivering business jets with 40 KTAS speeds by 2012. HondaJet features unique over the wing engine mounting and natural-lumniar-flow airfoil & nose design which reduces wind-drag and ground noise. This design also improves the efficiency of the engine and also reduce emissions.
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The HondaJet is powered by GE Honda HF 120 Turbofan engines with 1880lb of thrust individually. The HondaJet configuration is as below -
Maximum Cruise Speed @ FL300: 420KTAS
Service Ceiling: FL 430
Rate of Climb: 3990 ft/min
IFR Range: 1180 nm
Take-off Distance: 3120 ft
Landing Distance: 2500 ft
Engines: GE HONDA / HF120, output -1880 lb/each
Dimensions: Height 13.21 ft (4.03 m), Length 41.70 ft (12.71 m), Span 39.87 ft (12.15 m)
Cabin dimensions: Height 4.83 ft (1.47m), Width 5.00 ft (1.52 m), Length 17.80 ft (5.43 m)
Payload: 2 crew + 5 passengers, baggage 66 cubic feet
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The plane boasts of 6-executive seats and two for the crew. It's interesting to note that HondaJet is Honda's first ever entry into the world of commercial jets.
Oh well, if you wish to own one, it comes at a price of only $4.5million.
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The HondaJet is powered by GE Honda HF 120 Turbofan engines with 1880lb of thrust individually. The HondaJet configuration is as below -
Maximum Cruise Speed @ FL300: 420KTAS
Service Ceiling: FL 430
Rate of Climb: 3990 ft/min
IFR Range: 1180 nm
Take-off Distance: 3120 ft
Landing Distance: 2500 ft
Engines: GE HONDA / HF120, output -1880 lb/each
Dimensions: Height 13.21 ft (4.03 m), Length 41.70 ft (12.71 m), Span 39.87 ft (12.15 m)
Cabin dimensions: Height 4.83 ft (1.47m), Width 5.00 ft (1.52 m), Length 17.80 ft (5.43 m)
Payload: 2 crew + 5 passengers, baggage 66 cubic feet
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The plane boasts of 6-executive seats and two for the crew. It's interesting to note that HondaJet is Honda's first ever entry into the world of commercial jets.
Oh well, if you wish to own one, it comes at a price of only $4.5million.
Image Credit: #-Link-Snipped-#
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