Honda: New model can cross the Americas: HondaJet 2600
-Maximum cruising range is 1.8 times that of the current model-
October 13, 2021
Honda:
October 13th
The maximum cruising range of the “HondaJet” is 4862 kilometers,
Announced the development concept of a new model, which is about 1.8 times longer than the current model.
“HondaJet”:
It will be larger than the current model and aim to “cross the Americas from New York to Los Angeles without refueling.”
Honda Aircraft Company:
The name of the new model is “Honda Jet 2600”
Honda Aircraft Company unveiled the model at an exhibition held in Las Vegas, USA.
“Honda Jet 2600”:
The total length and width of the new model are 17 meters each.
About 5 meters larger than the current model,
It will be in the “light jet” category, which is one level higher than the current aircraft.
Capacity of new model:
The capacity including the pilot is
The current machine has 7 to 8 people,
The new model will have 11 people.
We aim to improve fuel efficiency by more than 20% compared to aircraft in the same category.
Leading for 4 consecutive years:
HondaJet began delivery in 2015, and three types have been released so far.
The number of delivered aircraft exceeds 170 worldwide.
The number of aircraft delivered in 2020 will be 31.
No. 1 as a small jet for four consecutive years.
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Honda Aircraft Company Unveils HondaJet 2600 Concept in NBAA 2021
LAS VEGAS,
Oct. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/Honda Aircraft Company
today unveiled the “HondaJet 2600 Concept”,at a special event hosted by Honda Aircraft Company at the 2021 NBAA Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (NBAA-BACE).
HondaJet 2600 Concept
will be the world’s first light jet capable of nonstop transcontinental flight across the United States.
The aircraft has a quiet and spacious cabin suited for long range travel,
can seat for up to 11 occupants, and aims to deliver unparalleled fuel efficiency.
A range of 2,625 nautical miles, being the world’s first light jet capable of nonstop transcontinental flight across the United States,
and also features a high speed cruise of 450 knots and a class-leading ceiling of 47,000 feet.
Significantly more passenger space as well as a class-leading cabin tranquility
with greatly reduced vibration compared to conventional light jets, due to the OTWEM configuration.
The aircraft also has the tallest cabin height, and offers
class-leading pressurization with a cabin altitude of 6,363 feet at its max operating altitude of 47,000 feet.
Finally, the aircraft will also offer 3 types of modular and highly customizable cabin configurations.