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Honda Aircraft Hondajet Elite vs Pilatus Pc 24

In category, the Honda Aircraft HondaJet Elite is a very light jet designed primarily for efficient short-to-medium business trips with lower operating costs and access to many smaller airports. The Pilatus PC-24 is a light jet positioned as a more rugged, versatile “super versatile jet,” notable for its ability to operate from shorter and unimproved runways and for carrying more people and baggage in more varied mission profiles. In range, the HondaJet Elite is typically suited to regional missions in the roughly 1,400 nautical mile class, while the PC-24 generally offers longer legs around the 2,000 nautical mile class, enabling more nonstop city pairs and greater flexibility with reserves. In passenger capacity, the HondaJet Elite is usually configured for about four to five passengers in typical executive layouts (with a maximum around six plus crew depending on configuration), whereas the PC-24 commonly seats six to eight passengers in executive arrangements and can be configured for more in commuter or mixed-use layouts, reflecting its larger cabin and payload capability.

SpecHonda Aircraft HondaJet ElitePilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 2.73$ 3.71
Min Crew11
Total Seats66
ManufacturerHonda AircraftPilatus
Aircraft NameHondaJet ElitePC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)14952076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.68$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats610
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)34326680
Standard Cabin Seats46
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,135$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)419440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 5,400,000$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit22
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew11
Crew RestNoNo
Jump SeatNoNo
Total Seats66
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats610
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.89.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats46
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2306023500
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelHF120-H1AFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)50005000
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)20503435
No. of Engines22
Fuel Capacity (gal)439
Dimensions
Length (ft)42.752.2
Wingspan (ft)39.855.8
Aisle Step (ft)0.4Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)55.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.85.1
Cabin Length (ft)12.123
Overall Height (ft)14.917.4
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)10.217
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)66
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.8
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)90