Very Light Jets compared
Cessna Citation M2 Gen2 vs HondaJet HA-420
Both are very light jets. Both seat up to 6 passengers. The HondaJet HA-420 flies 495 km (267 nm) farther: 2,660 km against 2,165 km. The HondaJet HA-420 cruises 34 km/h faster. Cabin height is within a few centimetres on the Citation M2 Gen2 and HondaJet HA-420.
Specifications side by side
The better figure in each row is in gold. Hourly rates are estimates including crew and fuel, before taxes and airport fees.
| Specification | Citation M2 Gen2 | HondaJet HA-420 |
|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 6 | 6 |
| Range | 2,165 km1,169 nm | 2,660 km1,436 nm (better) |
| Cruise speed | 748 km/h404 kt | 782 km/h422 kt (better) |
| Cabin height | 1.45 m4.8 ft | 1.47 m4.8 ft (better) |
| Cabin width | 1.47 m4.8 ft | 1.50 m4.9 ft (better) |
| Cabin length | 4.50 m14.8 ft (better) | 4.40 m14.4 ft |
| Baggage | 50 cu ft | 66 cu ft (better) |
| Engines | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Est. hourly rate | $3,400/hr | $3,300/hr (better) |
Which should you charter?
On paper the Citation M2 Gen2 does not lead on any of the figures above. Pick it when one is based closer to your departure airport, which cuts positioning cost and often the total price.
Pick the HondaJet HA-420 if you need the extra 495 km (267 nm) of range, you travel with a lot of luggage (66 cu ft of baggage space vs 50) and you want the shorter flight time (it cruises 34 km/h faster).
The HondaJet HA-420 is estimated at $3,300/hr against $3,400/hr for the Citation M2 Gen2, about $100 less per hour. Charters are billed by flight time, so the faster HondaJet HA-420 saves about 3 minutes per 1,000 km flown. Real quotes depend on the operator, the aircraft's age and how far it has to fly to reach you.
Example trip: the HondaJet HA-420 can fly Miami (OPF) to Toronto (YYZ) nonstop, 1,977 km. The Citation M2 Gen2 would need a fuel stop on that route.
Nonstop means within 90% of published range, before winds, payload and fuel reserves; the operator confirms each route.
Citation M2 Gen2 vs HondaJet HA-420: common questions
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