Eclipse 500 vs Honda HondaJet
The Eclipse 500/550 and HondaJet HA-420 are efficient light/very-light jets — the Eclipse the lowest-cost twin VLJ, the HondaJet a faster, roomier light jet with over-wing engines.
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Eclipse 500 | Honda HondaJet |
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| Price Range | $300,000 – $1,895,000 | $2,575,000 – $4,650,000 |
| Category | Very Light Jet | Very Light Jet |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Cruise Speed | 340 kts (630 km/h) | 385 kts (713 km/h) |
| Range | 1,125 nm (2,084 km) | 1,437 nm (2,661 km) |
| Service Ceiling | 41,000 ft (12,497 m) | 43,000 ft (13,106 m) |
| Max Gross Weight | 5,995 lbs (2,719 kg) | 10,700 lbs (4,854 kg) |
| Useful Load | 1,570 lbs (712 kg) | 3,280 lbs (1,488 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 202.0 gal (765 L) | 292.0 gal (1105 L) |
| Fuel Burn | 62.0 GPH (235 L/h) | 95.0 GPH (360 L/h) |
| TBO | 3,500 hrs | 3,500 hrs |
| Overhaul Cost | $200,000 | $250,000 |
| Annual Fixed | $150,000 | $250,000 |
| Hourly Variable | $900 | $1,400 |
| Engines | 2 x Turbofan | 2 x Turbofan |
Cost of Ownership
EstimateEclipse 500
Honda HondaJet
Which Should You Buy: Eclipse 500 or Honda HondaJet?
Bottom line: Choose the Eclipse for the lowest cost of twin-jet ownership; choose the HondaJet for more speed, cabin and range (a step up in size/price). Eclipse = lowest-cost twin; HondaJet = speed/cabin. ================================================================ # CROSS-REFS ================================================================ - Cessna/Embraer/Cirrus/Honda mirrors in those files. Eclipse = lowest-cost twin-jet anchor in VLJ class.
Pick the 500 if…
- Budget matters — from $300,000 vs $2,575,000, you save ~$2,275,000.
- Lower operating cost — ~$900/hr vs $1400/hr.
Pick the HondaJet if…
- More seats — 7 vs 5.
- Faster cruise — 385 kts vs 340 kts.
- Longer range — 1437 nm vs 1125 nm.
- Newer design — production from 2015 vs 2006.
- More inventory — 35 listings vs 19.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.