When did the HondaJet make its first flight?
A proof-of-concept (but not production-ready) version of the HondaJet first flew on December 3, 2003, at Piedmont Triad International Airport in Greensboro, North Carolina. Honda approved commercial development of the HondaJet in 2004. The HondaJet made its world debut on July 28, 2005, at the annual EAA AirVenture Oshkosh airshow.
How big is the HondaJet Elite Air Ambulance?
At a weight of 9,500 lb (4,300 kg) and ISA +3 °C, the HondaJet Elite cruises at Mach 0.676 or 390 kn (720 km/h) TAS, while burning 570 lb (260 kg) per hour, better than book predictions. In October 2019, Honda Aircraft Company presented first medevac -configured HondaJet Elite for air ambulance use.
How much does it cost to upgrade a HondaJet?
To retrofit some of the upgrades of HondaJet Elite to pre-Elite HondaJets, an APMG (Advanced Performance Modification Group) upgrade is available for $250,000.
How much does a Honda HA-420 HondaJet cost?
The upgrades are retrofitable for $250,000, including software updates and a 45 kg (100 lb) MTOW increase and take-off run reduction by 135 m (443 ft) to 1,064m thanks to a few inches span extension of the horizontal tailplane, removal of wing fences and vortex generators.
What kind of skills are needed for HondaJet?
Ongoing technical growth is provided through an array of diverse skill development offerings such as: Computer Aided Engineering, System Safety Assessment, Advanced Manufacturing Processes, and others.
Is the HondaJet HA-420 a midsize jet?
The HondaJet HA-420 is the first aircraft from the Honda Aircraft Company offering a low-entry price point, passenger seating for up to five, and a range equal to many midsize jets. Hawaii-based Wing Spirit ordered 15 of the very light jets in 2019. The 98 HondaJet HA-420s in service, according to Amstat.
At a weight of 9,500 lb (4,300 kg) and ISA +3 °C, the HondaJet Elite cruises at Mach 0.676 or 390 kn (720 km/h) TAS, while burning 570 lb (260 kg) per hour, better than book predictions. In October 2019, Honda Aircraft Company presented first medevac -configured HondaJet Elite for air ambulance use.
A proof-of-concept (but not production-ready) version of the HondaJet first flew on December 3, 2003, at Piedmont Triad International Airport in Greensboro, North Carolina. Honda approved commercial development of the HondaJet in 2004. The HondaJet made its world debut on July 28, 2005, at the annual EAA AirVenture Oshkosh airshow.