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| Lift type | Fixed wing | ||
| Construction type | Factory-built | ||
| Control type | Piloted | ||
| Engine type | Turbofan | ||
| Application | Business | ||
| Final assembly | Greensboro (Piedmont Triad) | ||
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Light business jet.
Designed to maximise aerodynamics. Twin, turbofan engines mounted over the wing. Shape of wing and nose enhance natural laminar flow. Wings, manufactured from a single sheet of aluminium alloy are low and swept back, tapering to winglets. Fin and swept back tailplane are also aluminium alloy. Fuselage is graphite composite with honeycomb sandwich panel and stiffened panel.
Certified for single pilot flight. 1 or 2 pilots face advanced flight deck with avionics based on Garmin G3000 with three 14 inch high res display and two touch screen controllers.
HondaJet 2600 and Elite II incorporate increased electrification and automation of systems to simplify pilot workload, including autothrottle, autobrake, Advanced Steering Augmentation System (ASAS) and Runway Overrun Awareness and Alerting System (ROAAS).
| Variant | Launch/First flight | Production end | |
| Honda HA-420 HondaJet | 2003 / 2010 | Light business jet. | |
| Honda HA-420 HondaJet Elite | 2018 / 2018 | Larger, updated variant, includes HondaJet Elite S. | |
| Honda HA-420 HondaJet 2600 Concept | 2021 / | 2023 | Upgraded varaint, using next generation technology, redesginated HondaJet Echelon in 2023 (described seperately). |
| Honda HA-420 HondaJet Elite II | 2022 / 2022 | Upgrade with expanded range (1547 nm), increased MTOW (11100 pounds), ground spoilers, cabin redesign and automation technology. |
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Other aircraft programs: Honda eVTOL, Honda HA-480 HondaJet Echelon
| Materials | Composites (1) |
| Components | Electrical Components (5) Mechanical Components (2) Non-Mechanical Components (1) Passive Electronic Components (1) Structural Components (2) Windows & Glass (2) |
| Airframe Systems | Airframe Assemblies (9) Cabin Interiors (4) Crew Seating (1) Fluid Power (1) Landing Assemblies (2) |
| Avionics | Avionic Components (1) Communications (Airborne) (2) Flight and Data Management (1) Indicators and Instruments (2) Landing Guidance Systems (1) Navigation Aids (Airborne) (1) |
| Power Systems | Electrical Power Systems (1) Engine Components (3) Engines (1) Fuel Systems (2) |
| Production | Tooling (2) |
| Testing | Test Equipment (2) |
| Hexcel Composites | Analysis | Epoxy Resins: HexMC carbon fibre/epoxy for outlet guide vanes |
| AMETEK Aerospace & Defense | Analysis | News | Circuit Breaker Panels: Circuit breaker panels & interior cabin load control, utilizing AMPHION solid-state power controller |
| Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems (AES) | Analysis | News | Inverters: EmPOWER inverter |
| Eaton Electrical Sensing & Controls Division | Analysis | Solid State Circuit Breakers: Electrical system circuit breakers |
| Fokker Techniek | Analysis | News | Wire Harnesses: Electrical wiring interconnection system (EWIS) |
| GKN - Fokker Aerostructures | Analysis | News | Wire Harnesses: Electrical wiring interconnection system (EWIS) |
| Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems (AES) | Analysis | News | Ice Protection/Prevention Equipment: Windshield heat controller |
| Cox & Company, Inc. | Analysis | Ice Protection/Prevention Equipment: Electro-expulsive ice protection systems |
| Device Technologies Inc. | Analysis | Metal Grommets: Spring-Fast grommet edging system |
| Vector Informatik GmbH | Analysis | Data Bus: Bus interface for CAN |
| GKN Aerospace - Alabama | Analysis | News | Aircraft Structural Components: Fuselage structural sub-assembly |
| Wipro Givon Ltd (was H.R. Givon) | Analysis | Metal Structures: |
| Gauzy Aeronautics (VSNA) | Analysis | News | Windows: Nuance electronically dimmable windows |
| GKN Aerospace Transparency Systems | Analysis | News | Windshields: All-acrylic front and side windshields |
| Avcorp Industries Inc. | Analysis | Wings: Wing structural sub-assembly |
| CPI Aerostructures | Analysis | News | Wing Flaps: Flap & vane assemblies |
| Denel Aerostructures SOC | Analysis | Winglets: |
| Eaton Electrical Sensing & Controls Division | Analysis | Aircraft & Helicopter Controllers: Throttle control, landing gear controls, flap controls, avionic switches |
| GKN - Fokker Aerostructures | Analysis | News | Empennages: |
| GKN Aerospace - Alabama | Analysis | News | Fuselage Sections: Composite fuselage |
| LMI Aerospace, Inc. | Analysis | News | Wing Flaps: Aileron & flap assemblies |
| Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. | Analysis | Fuselage Sections: Composite fuselage |
| Triumph Aerospace Structures - Technology & Engineering Center - Arlington | Analysis | Wings: Wing skins |
| Bongiovi Aviation LLC | Analysis | Passenger Communication Systems: Speakerless in-cabin sound system (Elite S) |
| Collins Aerospace, Interior Systems | Analysis | News | Cabin Management Systems: SkyPro integrated cabin management & in-flight entertainment system (option) |
| Gauzy | Analysis | Window Shades: |
| Safran Cabin (was Zodiac Cabin Interiors) | Analysis | Aircraft Interiors: |
| Ipeco Holdings Ltd. | Analysis | Pilot Seats: Cockpit seat |
| Eaton Aerospace, Fluid Conveyance Division | Analysis | Hydraulic Systems & Equipment: |
| Crane Aerospace/Hydro-Aire Inc. | Analysis | News | Anti-Skid Brakes & Systems: Anti-skid brake control system |
| Sumitomo Precision Products Co. Ltd. | Analysis | Aircraft Landing Gear: |
| Korry Electronics | Analysis | News | Control Panels: Cockpit control panels |
| Garmin International | Analysis | News | Radio Communications Equipment: Garmin GDL69A receiver (option); Airborne Communication Systems: G300 with additional Com 3 datalink radio, FAA Data Comm and aircraft communications, addressing, and reporting system (ACARS) (Honda Elite) |
| Gogo Business Aviation | Analysis | Airborne Communication Systems: ATG 5000 or SwiftBroadband high-speed wireless internet options |
| Sun Country Industries | Analysis | Cockpit Control Systems: Cockpit control column |
| Garmin International | Analysis | News | Electronic Flight Instrument Systems: G3000 all-glass avionics system, with three screens; Moving Maps: Synthetic Vision Technology (SVT) |
| Parker Meggitt Avionics | Analysis | News | Electronic Flight Instrument Systems: Electronic standby indicator, inc. integrated secondary flight display & magnetic heading sensor |
| Garmin International | Analysis | News | Instrument Landing Systems: Garmin Emergency Autoland system |
| Garmin International | Analysis | News | Onboard Airport Navigation Systems: SafeTaxi and FliteCharts airport diagrams and terminal procedures |
| AMETEK Aerospace & Defense | Analysis | News | Power Distribution Equipment: Primary power distribution & integrated generator control functions |
| CPI Aerostructures | Analysis | News | Engine Inlets: Noise attenuating inlets for HondaJet and Elite |
| Marshall Aerospace | Analysis | News | Nacelles: |
| Unison Industries, LLC | Analysis | News | Engine Controls: Electrical systems for HF120 engine |
| GE Honda Aero Engines | Analysis | News | Turbofan Engines: (HF120 - Honda HA-420 HondaJet - HF120-H1A; Honda HA-420 HondaJet Elite - HF120 ) |
| AMETEK Aerospace & Defense | Analysis | News | Fuel Probes: Fuel gauging systems |
| Eaton Corporation | Analysis | Fuel Tanks & Systems: |
| Advanced Integration Technology (was Nova-Tech Engineering) | Analysis | Jigs & Fixtures: Wing to fuse join jig; Jigs & Fixtures: Wing to body tooling fixture |
| Paragon D & E | Analysis | Tooling: |
| dSPACE Inc. | Analysis | News | Electric/Electronic Test Equipment: Hardware-in-the-loop simulators for electrical & avionic subsystem testing |
| Vector Informatik GmbH | Analysis | Electric/Electronic Test Equipment: Software tool for measurement & calibration; Electric/Electronic Test Equipment: Oscilloscope for CAN busline voltage; Electronic Analysers: Software tool for LRU & network analysis |
