Honda plane took off

Honda aircraft company has just announced, HondaJet products have taken off for the first time. The flights took place at the HondaJet facility at Piedmont Triad International Airport in Greensboro, North Carolina (USA) on June 28, 2014.

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The goal is to experiment with jet propulsion with a simpler, closer approach than existing standards.

The first flight departed under the direction of Honda's pilot Warren Gould, 84 minutes flight time, reaching an altitude of 4,700m, speed 644km / h.

During the flight crew test the speed of the aircraft at different heights, electronic systems, landing gear, brakes ... The body is made of carbon composite, length 12.15m . The wingspan plus the fuselage width is 17m. Maximum speed is 778km / h, the scope of operation is 2.593km.

Gizmag magazine said the first HondaJet aircraft was painted pearl green with yellow or green stripes. Besides there are many other colors for customers to choose. Honda also plans to promote HondaJet to the European and North American markets as soon as it gets a certificate.