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Honda's light-weight aircraft set two separate speed records, the company announced earlier this week.
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Called the HondaJet, the aircraft first got approval to fly by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 9 2015, and deliveries began in the US just before Christmas day. Honda has been touting the jet as the fastest in its class, and secured two speed records on flight paths in the US to back up that claim.
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The HondaJet broke an existing record for its flight between New Jersey's Teterboro Airport and Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport with a flight time of two hours and 51 minutes. It also set a record between Boston's New Bedford Regional Airport and Palm Beach International Airport with a flight time of two hours and 58 minutes.
(However, it's worth noting that Honda says its jet is the first in its class to achieve the Boston to Palm Beach record.)
Scroll down for a closer look at the HondaJet:
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The HondaJet achieved a maximum ground speed of 478 mph for its flight from New Jersey to Florida at an altitude of 43,000 feet. For its flight between Boston and Palm Beach, the jet reached a maximum ground speed of 486 mph.
The jet's engines are built over the wings, which reduces the aircraft's noise emission.
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The HondaJet is rated the highest in fuel efficiency in its class, requiring just over 160 gallons of fuel for 600 nautical miles long range cruise. Other jets in its class require between 185 to 200 gallons for the same distance.
The HondaJet also emits less nitrogen dioxide than other light business jets.
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The cockpit was designed to give the pilot more space and visibility.
It comes with dual touchscreen controllers and three 14-inch displays that offer navigation, flight planning, and control. The cockpit allows for one or two pilots.
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The cabin seats four people comfortably with the option to include a side-facing fifth seat. Because the engines are mounted over the wings, the plane offers more cargo space — a total of 66 cubic feet. The seats can slide along a track the length of the cabin to expand passengers' leg room.
There's also a private lavatory with a flushing toilet and sink.
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The aircraft starts at $4.85 million and can be purchased at a HondaJet dealer. There are dealers in North America, South America, and Europe.
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