Cirrus vs. HondaJet: Which Makes the Best Personal Jet?
For those who want to leave commercial flights and jet shares behind, purchasing a personal plane is the next step. But which one to buy? The colorful HondaJet is the most delivered aircraft in its class for the second year in a row, and Cirrus has just released an updated version of its bestselling plane. We size the two up to see which entry-level jet is right for you.
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AIRCRAFT CLASS Personal Jet | AIRCRAFT CLASS Very Light Jet |
WHO’S FLYING? You, if you know how | WHO’S FLYING? Your pilot |
HOW MANY BAGS CAN YOU BRING? 17 carry-on-sized | HOW MANY BAGS CAN YOU BRING? 45 carry-on-sized |
BASE PRICE $2.38 million | BASE PRICE $5.25 million |
MAX. SPEED 357 mph | MAX. SPEED 486 mph |
PASSENGERS 5 adults + 2 kids | PASSENGERS 6 + pilots |
LAVATORY You can hold it, or pay to have one installed | LAVATORY Yes, and it comes with a seatbelt so you can bring another person |
SOUND SYSTEM Bring your headphones | SOUND SYSTEM Bongiovi Aviation sound system allows for an in-air dance party |
HOW MANY FIRST-CLASS TICKETS CAN YOU BUY FOR THE 2,800 | HOW MANY FIRST-CLASS TICKETS CAN YOU BUY FOR THE 6,176 |
CLAIM TO FAME It’s the cheapest private aircraft you can buy | CLAIM TO FAME The jet’s nose was inspired by a Ferragamo high-heel shoe |
EQUAL TO THE WEIGHT OF Porsche 718 Cayman | EQUAL TO THE WEIGHT OF Humvee |
IN-FLIGHT DINING Pick up takeout before takeoff | IN-FLIGHT DINING There’s an upgraded model with a kitchen |
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