Head-to-head comparison
Eclipse Aerospace Eclipse 550 vs Honda Aircraft HondaJet
Side-by-side comparison of published specifications, cabin dimensions, and indicative ownership economics. Advantage verdicts are computed directly from catalog figures.
Dimension-by-dimension advantages
Computed directly from catalog figures. A 4% or greater difference in numeric values qualifies as a meaningful advantage.
Max Range
Honda Aircraft HondaJet has a higher max range (1,223 nm vs 1,125 nm).
Cruise Speed
Honda Aircraft HondaJet has a higher cruise speed (422 kts vs 375 kts).
Takeoff Distance
Eclipse Aerospace Eclipse 550 has a shorter takeoff distance (2,345 ft vs 3,992 ft).
Hourly Operating Cost
Eclipse Aerospace Eclipse 550 has a shorter hourly operating cost ($2K vs $2K).
Acquisition Price
Eclipse Aerospace Eclipse 550 has a shorter acquisition price ($1.6M vs $4.3M).
Passenger Capacity
Honda Aircraft HondaJet has a higher passenger capacity (5 pax vs 4 pax).
Side-by-side specifications
| Specification | Eclipse Aerospace Eclipse 550 | Honda Aircraft HondaJet |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Very Light Jet | Very Light Jet |
| Production | Out of production | Out of production |
| Max range | 1,125 nm | 1,223 nm |
| NBAA IFR range (4 pax) | 1,125 nm | 1,223 nm |
| Max cruise speed | 375 kts | 422 kts |
| Max altitude | 41,000 ft | 43,000 ft |
| Takeoff distance | 2,345 ft | 3,992 ft |
| Landing distance | 1,876 ft | 3,194 ft |
| Max passengers | 4 | 5 |
| Cabin length | 12 ft | 12 ft |
| Cabin width | 5 ft | 5 ft |
| Stand-up cabin | No | No |
| Enclosed lavatory | No | No |
| Single-pilot certified | No | No |
| Hot & high capable | No | No |
| Fuel burn | 76 gph | 120 gph |
| Pre-owned price | $1.6M – $1.6M | $4.3M – $4.3M |
| Total cost/hr (400 hrs) | $2K | $2K |
| Fixed annual cost | $166K | $202K |
All figures are indicative published values from Camber's curated catalog. Green cells indicate a meaningful advantage on that dimension; verify with full specifications before making acquisition decisions.
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