Honda Unveils HondaJet 2600 Concept

Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at 03:57 PM ET

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Honda Aircraft Company president and CEO Michimasa Fujino introduces the concept for the HondaJet 2600. Stephen Yeates

Key Takeaways:

Honda unveiled its HondaJet 2600 Concept, a light jet bordering on midsize class, designed for rapid cross-country travel, increased passenger/payload capacity, and reduced carbon emissions.
The concept is expected to boast a 2,625 nm range, a 450 ktas top speed, and a max altitude of 47,000 feet, featuring over-the-wing engine mounts and natural laminar flow technology.
It emphasizes passenger comfort with a low cabin altitude, flexible interior configurations, skylights, and a large cargo compartment.
Honda aims for a significant reduction in CO2 emissions, projecting 20 percent less than light jets and 40 percent less than midsize jets with comparable performance.

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Honda unveiled its concept for the HondaJet 2600 in front of a large crowd at NBAA-BACE at the Las Vegas Convention Center on Tuesday.

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