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Embraer Phenom 100ev vs Honda Aircraft Hondajet Elite vs Piper M500

In category terms, the Embraer Phenom 100EV and the Honda Aircraft HondaJet Elite are both very light jets, designed for fast, high-altitude point-to-point travel with jet performance and cabin comfort. The Piper M500 is a single‑engine turboprop, typically positioned as a high-performance personal aircraft with strong short-field and lower operating-cost appeal versus jets. For range, both jets generally offer roughly 1,100–1,400 nautical miles depending on reserves, payload, and conditions, with the HondaJet Elite commonly cited toward the higher end of that band and the Phenom 100EV close behind. The M500 is typically in a similar neighborhood around about 1,000–1,200 nautical miles, varying with power settings and load, but it is slower than the jets. Passenger capacity is broadly comparable in practical use. The Phenom 100EV and HondaJet Elite are commonly flown with four passengers plus one or two pilots (with manufacturer seating often around five to six occupants total depending on configuration). The M500 is typically arranged for one pilot plus four to five passengers, again depending on interior layout and baggage/fuel tradeoffs.

SpecEmbraer Phenom 100EVHonda Aircraft HondaJet ElitePiper M500
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 2.84$ 2.73$ 3.11
Min Crew111
Total Seats766
ManufacturerEmbraerHonda AircraftPiper
Aircraft NamePhenom 100EVHondaJet EliteM500
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1,17814951000
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.71$ 0.68$ 0.78
Max Cabin Seats76
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)345134321698
Standard Cabin Seats544
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,152$ 1,135$ 579
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Prodigy Touch (G3000)Garmin G3000Garmin G1000 NXi
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)406419260
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,250,000$ 5,400,000$2,122,600
Flight RulesIFR
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory1 Flushing1 Enclosed FlushingNo
Min Crew111
Crew RestNoNo
Jump SeatNoNo
Total Seats665
Max Cabin Seats66
Lavatory LocationAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.38.85.5
Galley / RefreshmentNoGalleyRefreshment Centre
Standard Cabin Seats444
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)212802306012600
Galley LocationFWDMID
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8244
Engine
FADECYesYesNo
ModelPW617F1-EHF120-H1APT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)350050003600
Flat RatingISA + 8ISA + 10ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)17302050
No. of Engines221
Fuel Burn (lbph)543
Fuel Capacity (gal)439170
Horsepower500
Dimensions
Length (ft)42.142.729.6
Wingspan (ft)40.439.843.2
Aisle Step (ft)0.30.4
Cabin Width (ft)5.154.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.94.84
Cabin Length (ft)1112.112.3
Overall Height (ft)14.314.911.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.6
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)910.2
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)6066
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1020
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)165