Very Light Jets compared
Eclipse 550 vs HondaJet HA-420
Both are very light jets. The HondaJet HA-420 seats 1 more passenger (6 vs 5). The HondaJet HA-420 flies 845 km (456 nm) farther: 2,660 km against 1,815 km. The HondaJet HA-420 cruises 96 km/h faster. The HondaJet HA-420 has the taller cabin (1.47 m vs 1.17 m).
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 | Eclipse 550 | HondaJet HA-420 |
|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 5 | 6 (better) |
| Range | 1,815 km980 nm | 2,660 km1,436 nm (better) |
| Cruise speed | 686 km/h370 kt | 782 km/h422 kt (better) |
| Cabin height | 1.17 m3.8 ft | 1.47 m4.8 ft (better) |
| Cabin width | 1.35 m4.4 ft | 1.50 m4.9 ft (better) |
| Cabin length | 3.70 m12.1 ft | 4.40 m14.4 ft (better) |
| Baggage | 20 cu ft | 66 cu ft (better) |
| Engines | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | No | Yes (better) |
| Est. hourly rate | $2,800/hr (better) | $3,300/hr |
Which should you charter?
On paper the Eclipse 550 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 845 km (456 nm) of range, you are a group of 6, headroom matters (the cabin is 30 cm taller) and you want more room to spread out (the cabin is 0.7 m longer).
The Eclipse 550 is estimated at $2,800/hr against $3,300/hr for the HondaJet HA-420, about $500 less per hour. Charters are billed by flight time, so the faster HondaJet HA-420 saves about 11 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 New York (TEB) to Miami (OPF) nonstop, 1,758 km. The Eclipse 550 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.
Eclipse 550 vs HondaJet HA-420: common questions
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