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, an 11-person light jet designed to bridge into the midsize class, featuring over-the-wing engines, a composite fuselage, and natural laminar flow technology.
The concept aims for high performance, offering a 2,625 nm range for transcontinental flights, a top speed of 450 ktas, and a maximum altitude of 47,000 feet.
Key features include a spacious, fatigue-reducing cabin with skylights and versatile configurations, a large 120 cubic foot cargo compartment, and a Garmin G3000 cockpit equipped with autothrottles and autobrakes.
A significant focus is on environmental performance, with the HondaJet 2600 Concept projecting a 20-40% reduction in CO2 emissions compared to jets of similar size and 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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