Honda Motor Co., Ltd. said that the "HondaJet," its new experimental compact business jet concept aircraft equipped with Honda-developed HF118 jet engines, successfully completed initial flight tests in December at Piedmont Triad Airport in North Carolina, USA. Compared with conventional (aluminum) jets, this experimental aircraft is said to potentially offer "superior fuel efficiency and remarkable cabin space." The engines are optimally positioned on the upper surface of the main wing in a unique configuration that reduces drag at high speeds and increases cruising efficiency, says Honda. This layout also eliminates the need for structural engine mounts in the fuselage, resulting in more cabin space than in a conventional small jet aircraft.
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