Aircraft comparison
Cessna Citation M2 Gen2 vs Honda Aircraft HondaJet Elite II
Summary
The Cessna Citation M2 Gen2 and the Honda Aircraft HondaJet Elite II are two very light jets, compared here on the specifications that matter. On the numbers, the Cessna Citation M2 Gen2 flies farther (1,550 vs 1,547 nm); the Cessna Citation M2 Gen2 carries more (7 vs 6 pax); the Honda Aircraft HondaJet Elite II is faster (422 vs 404 kt). Both reach 246 of 1038 benchmark city pairs nonstop.
Key differences
Range
3nm
0.2% · Citation M2 Gen2 ahead
Cruise speed
18kt
4.3% · HondaJet Elite II ahead
Max passengers
1
14.3% · Citation M2 Gen2 ahead
Nonstop reach
246 / 246
of 1038 benchmark routes
| Specification | Citation M2 Gen2 | HondaJet Elite II |
|---|---|---|
| Range | 1,550 nm (2,870.6 km)✓ | 1,547 nm (2,865 km) |
| Max cruise speed | 404 kt (748.2 km/h) | 422 kt (781.5 km/h)✓ |
| Max operating altitude | 41,000 ft (12,496.8 m) | 43,000 ft (13,106.4 m)✓ |
| Max takeoff weight | 10,800 lb (4,898.8 kg) | 11,100 lb (5,034.9 kg) |
| Typical passengers | 6 count✓ | 5 count |
| Max passengers | 7 count✓ | 6 count |
| Baggage volume | 46 cuft (1.3 m3) | 66 cuft (1.87 m3)✓ |
| Powerplant | Williams FJ44-1AP-21 | GE Honda HF120 |
| Engines | 2 count | 2 count |
| Thrust per engine | 1,965 lbf | 2,050 lbf |
Highlighted cells mark the stronger value per row (direction is per-metric). Route capability is estimated from published range; figures are not booking prices.
On a real route
Luton, Luton – Mykonos — 1,387 nm. Both aircraft can fly this nonstop (estimate).
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