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 colourful 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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| AIRCRAFT CLASSPersonal Jet | AIRCRAFT CLASSVery Light Jet |
| WHO’S FLYING?
You, if you know how
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WHO’S FLYING?
Your pilot
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| HOW MANY BAGS CAN YOU BRING?
17 carry-on-sized |
HOW MANY BAGS CAN YOU BRING?
45 carry-on-sized |
| BASE PRICE
approx. £1.87 million |
BASE PRICE
approx. £4.13 million |
| MAX. SPEED
357 mph |
MAX. SPEED
486 mph |
| PASSENGERS
5 adults + 2 kids
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PASSENGERS
6 + pilots
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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 |
| SOUND SYSTEM
Bring your headphones |
SOUND SYSTEM
Bongiovi Aviation sound system allows for an in-air dance party |
| HOW MANY FIRST-CLASS TICKETS CAN YOU BUY FOR THE SAME PRICE? 2,800 |
HOW MANY FIRST-CLASS TICKETS CAN YOU BUY FOR THE SAME PRICE? 6,176 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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