HONDA HA-420 Elite II
Turbofan • twin engine • Low Wing • Retractable gear
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Mission Profile
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- High-Altitude
- Pressurization
- Multi-Engine
- Instrument
422
KTAS
Cruise Speed
8
Occupants
1547
nm
Max Range
959
lbs
Wet Payload
About the HONDA HA-420 Elite II
The HondaJet Elite II represents the absolute peak of HA-420 development. Released with a focus on automation, it introduced Garmin Autothrottles and the Emergency Autoland system (certified in late 2025/early 2026), making it one of the safest single-pilot aircraft available today.
Key Features for GA Buyers
- Automation Suite: Includes Emergency Autoland and Autothrottles, which drastically reduce pilot workload and provide a safety net for owner-flown missions.
- Increased MTOW: A 200 lb gross weight increase over the Elite S allows for more fuel and payload flexibility.
- Ground Spoilers: New ground spoilers improve landing performance and provide better braking authority on short runways.
- Acoustic Upgrades: Enhanced nose-to-tail acoustic treatments make this the quietest cabin in the light jet segment.
Trade-offs
- Price Point: With a 2026 price tag nearing $7M, it is significantly more expensive than entry-level legacy jets like the Citation Bravo.
- Complex Systems: The high level of software integration means that maintenance requires specialized tech and software updates that may be less accessible at small local FBOs.
Technical Specifications
Dimensions
- Wingspan
- 39.8 ft
- Length
- 42.6 ft
- Height
- 14.9 ft
- Parking area (ft2)
- 2370.48 ft2
Weights
- Max Takeoff Weight
- 11,100 lbs
- Max Landing Weight
- 10,360 lbs
- Useful Load
- 3,974 lbs
- Fuel Capacity
- 450 gal
Performance
- Cruise Speed
- 422 KTAS
- Never-Exceed (Vne)
- 270 KIAS
- Max Structural Cruise (Vno)
- 270 KIAS
- Approach Speed
- 105 KIAS
- Stall, Clean (Vs1)
- 92 KIAS
- Range
- 1547 NM
- Service Ceiling
- 43,000 ft
- Rate of Climb
- 900 - 4100 fpm
- Takeoff over 50 ft obstacle
- 3,699 ft
- Landing ground roll
- 2,717 ft
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