Phenom 100EV vs HondaJet HA-420
The HondaJet HA-420 leads, topping 5 of 7 compared metrics.
Put the Embraer Executive Jets Phenom 100EV (introduced 2016) beside the Honda Aircraft Company HondaJet HA-420 (introduced 2015) and the trade-offs sharpen fast. Both are business jets, which makes them natural cross-shopping rivals. The clearest separation between them is range, where the HondaJet HA-420 has the advantage. Below we compare them spec by spec, then break down which aircraft suits which mission.
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Phenom 100EV vs HondaJet HA-420: the key differences
- The HondaJet HA-420 delivers 22% more range (Phenom 100EV: 1,178 nm; HondaJet HA-420: 1,437 nm).
- The HondaJet HA-420 delivers 8% more cruise speed (Phenom 100EV: 390 kt; HondaJet HA-420: 422 kt).
- The Phenom 100EV delivers 17% more passenger capacity (Phenom 100EV: 7 seats; HondaJet HA-420: 6 seats).
- The Phenom 100EV is the newer design (introduced 2016 versus 2015 for the HondaJet HA-420), a gap of 1 years that usually shows up in avionics, cabin systems and fuel burn.
- The HondaJet HA-420 is the larger aircraft by maximum takeoff weight (10,700 lbs versus 10,582 lbs), which typically buys more cabin and payload at the cost of higher trip economics.
Which mission suits which aircraft
Both aircraft are built for regional and short-to-medium legs, so outright range rarely separates them — the call leans on cabin (the Phenom 100EV seats more), trip economics and what is actually available on the market. Match the airframe to how you fly most weeks, not to the headline range figure.
Which should you choose?
Choose the HondaJet HA-420 when nonstop range is the deciding factor, and the Phenom 100EV when cabin capacity and payload matter more; the HondaJet HA-420 holds the cruise-speed edge. The right answer ultimately depends on acquisition cost, maintenance-program status, and what is actually available on the market — talk to our acquisition advisory team to pressure-test the choice against your missions and budget.
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Phenom 100EV vs HondaJet HA-420: FAQs
Which has the longer range, the Phenom 100EV or the HondaJet HA-420?
The HondaJet HA-420 has the longer published range — 1,437 nm versus 1,178 nm for the Phenom 100EV.
Does the Phenom 100EV or HondaJet HA-420 seat more passengers?
The Phenom 100EV carries more passengers at maximum configuration — up to 7 seats, compared with 6 on the HondaJet HA-420.
Which is faster, the Phenom 100EV or the HondaJet HA-420?
The HondaJet HA-420 cruises faster, at 422 kt versus 390 kt for the Phenom 100EV.
Which is newer, the Phenom 100EV or the HondaJet HA-420?
The Phenom 100EV is the newer design, introduced in 2016 versus 2015 for the HondaJet HA-420.
Is the Phenom 100EV or the HondaJet HA-420 the larger aircraft?
By maximum takeoff weight the HondaJet HA-420 is the larger aircraft — 10,700 lbs versus 10,582 lbs for the Phenom 100EV.
Should I buy the Phenom 100EV or the HondaJet HA-420?
Choose the HondaJet HA-420 when nonstop range is the deciding factor, and the Phenom 100EV when cabin capacity and payload matter more; the HondaJet HA-420 holds the cruise-speed edge. The right answer ultimately depends on acquisition cost, maintenance-program status, and what is actually available on the market — talk to our acquisition advisory team to pressure-test the choice against your missions and budget.
Still weighing up the Phenom 100EV vs HondaJet HA-420?
Specs only take you so far. Our advisors give an independent recommendation based on your mission, budget and how you actually fly — and represent your side through to purchase.