HondaJet HA-420
Honda began research into small sized business jets in the late 1980s, using engines from other manufacturers. The Honda MH02, an organic matrix composite prototype, was fabricated and assembled at Mississippi State University's Raspet Flight Research Laboratory in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
The HondaJet made its maiden flight in December 2003 and was debuted to the public at the EAA AirVenture air show.Honda announce it would commercialize the HondaJet, establishing the Honda Aircraft Company to seek both type and production certification of the HondaJet with production to take place in the United States. The company began taking customer orders for HondaJet in the fall of 2006, and estimates deliveries to begin in 2011 at a price of approximately $3.65 million US. The plan is to build 70 jets per year.In August 2006 Honda and Piper Aircraft announced a partnership to market the HondaJet.
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Technology
HondaJet falls under the category of Very Light Jet (VLJ). Usually, a VLJ is able to fly in the max range of 1320 NM at 380 knots, but the HondaJet is able to achieve 420 knots with the similar max range.The HondaJet produces a range 1180 nautical miles with 30-35% higher fuel efficiency when compared to other jets with equivalent performance.
By the year 2003, HondaJet took its first flight. And in 2005, in conjunction with the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, HondaJet made its first public appearance.The engine used during the flight was the HF118 turbofan jet which produces 1670 pounds of static thrust (lbst) during take-off.
After more than 20 years of research and development, HondaJet's technology in aviation industry was well-received with its over-the-wing engine mount configuration - a patented design invented by Honda engineers which reduces drag and minimizes shock wave.Other innovations include the natural laminar flow (NLF) wing and fuselage nose which also reduces drag. The advanced all-composite fuselage structure was developed with the intention to provide the aircraft with a light structure and greater interior volume.Its cabin offers its passengers with 2 configurations: 2 pilots and 5 passengers; and 2 pilots and 6 passengers.
General Characteristics
- Crew: 1-2 crew members[7]
- Capacity: 5 passengers
- Length: 41.70 ft (12.71 m)
- Wingspan: 39.87 ft (12.15 m)
- Height: 13.21 ft (4.03 m)
- Useful load: 644lbs ()
- Max takeoff weight: 4,173 kg (9,200 lb)
- Powerplant: 2× GE Honda HF120 turbofan engines, 1,880lbf each (Bypass Ratio= 2.9) (8.04kN) each
HondaJet’s new interior concept was introduced with a special focus on human fit, ergonomic efficiency and safety for the customer. Honda has created a cabin environment befitting the company’s reputation for world-class engineering and attention to detail in the quality of materials, design and construction.
HondaJet’s new cockpit design incorporated learning from extensive study on the human factors of pilots and pays special attention to the layout. The production version of HondaJet will also incorporate an all-glass avionics package developed for HondaJet by Garmin®.
Honda also provided a glimpse into potential additional production colors, with colors on display including a brilliant HondaJet Silver Metallic ; a rich HondaJet Red; as well as versions in HondaJet Green and HondaJet Yellow.
“From the beginning, it has been our goal to bring new value to the field of aviation,” said Michimasa Fujino, president & CEO, Honda Aircraft Company. “With a focus on innovation we will continue our efforts to deliver a product of outstanding performance, quality and comfort with the best sales and service operation to exceed customer expectations.”
Honda decided to go with an unusual over-the-wing podded engine configuration, a feature developed on the innovative Vereinigte Flugtechnische Werke VFW-614 decades earlier, which allows for more space within the fuselage and reduction of drag at higher speeds. The fuselage itself is made from lightweight composite materials, while the wings are made from structurally reinforced single sheets of aluminum. The use of a single sheet allows for a smoother surface than more conventional methods. Honda claims that the combination of lightweight materials, aerodynamics and the efficient engines gives the HondaJet a 30-35% higher fuel efficiency than similar aircraft.
Honda began developing its own small turbofan engine, the HF118, in 1999. This led to the evolution of the HF120, which was developed with GE Aviation under the GE Honda partnership, and was test-flown on a Cessna Citation and on a modified Boeing 727-100. The engine features a single fan, a two-stage compressor and a two-stage turbine. Further design testing on wing shape and design were done on a T-33 Shooting Star, modified by AVTEL Services, Inc, and flight tested at the Mojave Airport.
The aircraft is equipped with a Garmin G1000 glass cockpit system (i.e. most of the cockpit readouts are presented on flat-panel displays).
Performance
- Maximum speed: 420 KTAS (778 kmh, 483 mph)
- Cruise speed: 420 KTAS (FL300[8])
- Range: 1400 nm (1611 mi, 2,593 km) (VFR Range)
- Service ceiling: 43,000 ft (13,107 m)
- Rate of climb: 3990 ft/min (20.27 m/s)
The avionics for HondaJet was Garmin G1000 glass cockpit.
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Honda & the Environment
Technology and the Environment
Honda has long been recognized as a leader in the development and application of new technologies designed to reduce the environmental impact of its products through improved fuel efficiency and reduced emissions.
Honda Marine is no exception to this legacy of environmental leadership. Since 1964, Honda has manufactured only four-stroke outboard motors, which are approximately 90 percent cleaner, 50 percent more fuel-efficient and 50 percent quieter than typical two-stroke outboard motors. More important, four-stroke motors do not release oil directly into the water.
In 1998, Honda became the first company to introduce an entire line of high performance outboard motors that met the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) year 2006 emission standard.
Environmental Sponsorships
Honda Marine is a proud sponsor and dedicated partner to environmental organizations whose members work and volunteer to protect our planet's natural resources.
Learn more about our environmental sponsorships and find out how the organizations are working to protect and restore the nation's major rivers and their watersheds.
Corporate Leadership
Beyond the development of cleaner products, Honda also has sought to reduce the environmental impact of all its activities. Launched in 1998, Honda's Green Factory planning concept is the foundation of the company's eco-friendly manufacturing practices, which seek to minimize factory emissions and waste throughout the manufacturing process.
Further, Honda's commitment to environmental responsibility is reflected in its portfolio of ISO certifications. All of the company's facilities throughout Japan and its major manufacturing facilities in the rest of the world have obtained ISO 14001 certification – an internationally recognized set of standards for environmental management systems. In addition, in 1999 Honda launched its Green Dealerships program in Japan, which puts Honda dealerships at the forefront of customer and community service. It also positions dealers to earn ISO 14001 certification, based on environmentally responsible disposal of used cars, improved energy efficiency, and other measures.
HONDA'S CORE TECHNOLOGY
Honda is the world’s preeminent manufacturer of engines, selling nearly 20 million units globally across all product lines in 2004. This high production volume, coupled with the company’s deep level of experience and commitment to precision manufacturing techniques, has allowed Honda to remain the leader in 4-stroke technology.
Honda engineers work to ensure that every Honda outboard model – ranging from 2 to 225 horsepower – sets the standard for fuel efficiency and ease of operation, while staying true to the core Honda attributes of durability, quiet operation, quality, and reliability. Honda’s advanced 4-stroke technology reduces the user’s cost of operation because no oil is needed in combustion, and, like all Honda engines, the marine models offer Ultra-Low Emissions, exceed the 2006 EPA emissions standards and comply with strict ratings as determined by the California Air Resource Board (CARB).
Honda continually perfects its marine engine line by incorporating technologies from its highly advanced automotive and racing heritage. The unparalleled performance, power, and reliability of the Honda Marine 4- stroke engine line is attributed to a number of exclusive technological features such as VTEC™, Honda’s Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control. First debuting in the high-performance Acura NSX supercar, VTEC™ technology has since been integrated into the designs of the BF225, BF150 and BF90 marine engines, providing these flagship models a unique blend of power, torque, and efficiency at any speed.
Boosted Low Speed Torque (BLAST™), Dual-Stage Induction, Lean Burn
Feedback, a 3-Way Cooling System, and a 4-Front Corrosion Protection System (which includes a patented paint process, sacrificial anodes and stainless steel components) are just a few of the other innovative design components that conspire to deliver excellent power and durability throughout the entire Honda Marine engine line.
Honda Marine outboard engines also are low maintenance thanks to precision engineering which results in tighter tolerances, better performance, and quieter and longer lasting engines.
FUEL INJECTED Engines
Honda fuel injected engines are less susceptible to fuel deterioration problems than carbureted engines. Fuel injected engines store fuel in a Vapor Separator, a large reservoir with a float and vent similar to a carburetor. The vent, however, is filtered, so the fuel inside has less exposure to the air and stays fresh longer.
Honda recommends using a fuel stabilizer when storing your fuel injected engine for more than 60 days. Add fuel stabilizer to your boat's fuel tank(s) and run the engine in the water, under a slight load if possible, for 15 to 20 minutes.
