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Very Light JetIn productionHonda Aircraft Company

Honda Aircraft Company HondaJet Elite II

Name: Honda Aircraft Company HondaJet Elite II
Brand: Honda Aircraft Company

The HondaJet Elite II is the latest version of Honda's over-the-wing engine mount design, with increased fuel for a 1,547 nm range, a higher takeoff weight and Garmin G3000 avionics with autothrottle and emergency Autoland. Its unconventional configuration frees cabin space and reduces noise, and the HondaJet has been the most-delivered very light jet for several years.

In short: The Honda Aircraft Company HondaJet Elite II is a Very Light Jet with a range of 1,547 nm, a cruise speed of 422 knots and room for 5 passengers. It lists at about $7.5M new and costs roughly $1,150 an hour to operate (estimate).

1,547 nm

Range

422 kts

Max cruise

5–7

Passengers

$7.5M

New price

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Highlights

Signature over-the-wing engine mount
Garmin Autoland and autothrottle
Fastest and quietest in the very-light class

Performance

Range: 1,547 nm
Max cruise: 422 kts
Max Mach: 0.72
Max altitude: 43,000 ft
Takeoff distance: 3,699 ft
Landing distance: 2,503 ft
MTOW: 11,100 lb
Engines: 2 × GE Honda HF120
Thrust per engine: 2,050 lbf
Fuel burn: 100 gal/hr
Avionics: Garmin G3000

Cabin

Passengers: 5 / 7
Cabin length: 12.1 ft
Cabin width: 5 ft
Cabin height: 4.8 ft
Cabin volume: 220 cu ft
Baggage: 66 cu ft
Cabin altitude at ceiling: 8,000 ft
Min. crew: 1

Economics

New price: $7.5M
Variable cost / hr: $1,150
Fixed cost / yr: $420,000
First delivery: 2022
Units built: 50
Pre-owned range: $5.5M – $7M

Estimates. Operating costs and pre-owned prices are modelled from industry benchmarks and updated quarterly. Data reviewed 2026-09-13. Sources & methodology.

Dimensions & weights

Length: 42.6 ft
Wingspan: 39.8 ft
Height: 14.9 ft
Max fuel: 3,160 lb

Programme milestones

2022-10-17Announced · HondaJet Elite II announced en.wikipedia.org
2022-11-02Certification · FAA certification en.wikipedia.org
2022-12First delivery · First delivery, to fractional operator Volato privatejetcardcomparisons.com

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Pre-owned range & Residual value curve

Pre-owned range

$5.5M – $7M

Estimates. Operating costs and pre-owned prices are modelled from industry benchmarks and updated quarterly.

Residual value curve

Estimated value retention over 10 years from new, by category depreciation model.

Year 10: 42% ≈ $3.2M

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