HondaJet tops out at 489 mph

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HondaJet tops out at 489 mph

The first FAA-conforming HondaJet managed a top speed of 489 miles per hour at 30,000 feet on March 11. That mark surpasses Honda's original goal for the jet, and gets it one step closer to production. The flight tests are still in their early stages, so it will be a while yet before the light business jet is available for purchase by well-to-do consumers.

Honda says the jet managed those performance numbers thanks to an extra-slippery shape and a unique over-the-wing placement of the plane's engines. Honda Aircraft Company is conducting its flight tests of the HondaJet at its corporate headquarters in Greensboro, North Carolina.

 

[KennyGS]

The company began taking customer orders for HondaJet in the fall of 2006 at a price of approximately $3.65 million US. The plan is to build 70 jets per year.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_HA-420_HondaJet

 

[bizzybearfigiblue]

wow, finally getting closer... i thought they said 2011/2012 release... i can't wait!!!

 

[ayospoonay!]

when i win powerball im totally getting one of these

 

[02civicsi]

VTAKing the skies, WOOT

 

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Honda Begins Production on HondaJet Line

During a press conference at the National Business Aviation Association's annual convention in Orlando, Florida, Honda announced that production has begun of its HondaJet line. Honda considers this a major milestone in the development of the business jet. The Japanese company has stated that its next milestones are FAA approval and delivery of its first model.

According to Michimasa Fujino, CEO and President of Honda Aircraft, "An assembly line for HondaJet production is in place, major aircraft components including the fuselage and wing have been produced, and we have started assembly of the first customer aircraft."

 

[KennyGS]

From Wikipedia:

The company began taking customer orders in the fall of 2006. The price was about $3.65 million US. The plan is to build 70 jets per year.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_HA-420_HondaJet

 

[dentrecords]

Looks like a Honda may be in my future after all once those lottery winnings come in.

 

[Peter Salerno]

wouldn't fit in my current garage lol. Very nice profit machine!