Friday, November 21, 2008

Honda Jet

IOC: 2010

HondaJet

Origin
Japan

Program Status:
Under Development

Contractor/s
Honda Aircraft Company

Power plant:
HF118 (2)
HF120 (2)

Description: The Honda Jet was developed by Honda Aircraft Company of Japan as an experimental aircraft intended to validate a new small business jet concept with seat capacity ranging from four to eight passengers. In 2006 the Honda Jet advanced light jet evolved into a commercial aircraft capable of accommodating a crew of one or two with four to five passengers. The Honda Jet's propulsion system includes two GE Honda Aero Engines HF120 turbofans each rated at 2,050lb at takeoff. The HF118 engine was used to power the Honda Jet prototype. The first production HondaJet is expected to enter service in 2010.

The HondaJet introduces over-the-wing engine mount to reduce the drag compared to jets with the engines mounted on the rear-fuselage. In addition to the engine mount, the aerodynamic design provides natural-laminar flow (NLF) which also reduces the drag. The production HondaJet will feature an all-composite fuselage which translates into a lighter aircraft, larger interior cabin and fuel savings.

Specifications
Accommodation: Crew 2, Passengers 6

Dimensions: Height 13 ft, Length 42 ft, Payload Capacity 2 metric ton, Wingspan 40 ft

Weights: Max Weight 4,173 kg (9,200 lb)

Engine/s Performance: Thrust 4,100 lb (1,860 kg)

Performance: Cabin Height 5 ft (1.5 m), Cabin Length 18 ft (5.4 m), Cabin Width 5 ft (1.5 m), Ceiling 12,500 m (41,010 ft), Climb Rate 3,990 fpm (), Cruise Speed 420 kt (777 kph), Landing Run Distance 2,500 ft (762 m), Max Range 1,400 nautical mile (), Take Off Run Distance 3,120 ft (951 m)

Other: Number of Engines 2

News
GE Honda Aero Engines Prepares Hardware for First HF120 Development Engine

GE Honda Aero Engines Begins Full Engine Testing of HF120

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Internet Resources
hondajet.honda.com

Notes
(*) lead contractor
IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
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