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.
Cirrus G2 SF50 Vision Jet |
HondaJet Elite |
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Personal Jet |
AIRCRAFT CLASS
Very Light Jet |
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WHO’S FLYING? You, if you know how
Jeff Frey |
WHO’S FLYING? Your pilot
Courtesy of HondaJet |
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HOW MANY BAGS CAN YOU BRING? 17 carry-on-sized |
HOW MANY BAGS CAN YOU BRING? 45 carry-on-sized |
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BASE PRICE $2.38 million |
BASE PRICE $5.25 million |
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MAX. SPEED 357 mph |
MAX. SPEED 486 mph |
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PASSENGERS 5 adults + 2 kids
Jeff Frey |
PASSENGERS 6 + pilots
Courtesy of HondaJet |
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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 |
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SOUND SYSTEM Bring your headphones |
SOUND SYSTEM Bongiovi Aviation sound system allows for an in-air dance party |
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HOW MANY FIRST-CLASS TICKETS CAN YOU BUY FOR THE 2,800 |
HOW MANY FIRST-CLASS TICKETS CAN YOU BUY FOR THE 6,176 |
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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 |
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EQUAL TO THE WEIGHT OF Porsche 718 Cayman |
EQUAL TO THE WEIGHT OF Humvee |
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IN-FLIGHT DINING Pick up takeout before takeoff |
IN-FLIGHT DINING There’s an upgraded model with a kitchen |
