Aircraft comparison
Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 vs HondaJet HA-420 vs Embraer Phenom 100EV vs Eclipse 550
The same figures as our ownership cost guides, side by side: cabin and performance first, then what each aircraft costs to own and fly.
Cabin and performance
| Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 | HondaJet HA-420 | Embraer Phenom 100EV | Eclipse 550 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
| RangeNautical miles, optimum configuration | 1,275 nm | 1,223 nm | 1,178 nm | 1,125 nm |
| Cruise speed | 311 kt | 415 kt | 406 kt | 375 kt |
| Service ceiling | 31,000 ft | 43,000 ft | 41,000 ft | 41,000 ft |
| Charter rateTypical market hourly rate, not a CRAFT quote | $1,900/hr | $2,400/hr | $2,400/hr | $2,600/hr |
Ownership and operating cost
Fixed costs are what the aircraft costs before it moves: crew, hangar, insurance, management. Variable costs are charged by the hour flown. Estimates only; the real figures depend on how and where you fly.
| Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 | HondaJet HA-420 | Embraer Phenom 100EV | Eclipse 550 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed costsA year, before any flying | $179,657 | $223,890 | $244,798 | $242,116 |
| Variable costsPer hour flown | $4/hr | $1,108/hr | $1,099/hr | $928/hr |
| Total at 200 hoursFixed plus variable, a year | $180,457 | $445,490 | $464,598 | $427,716 |
| Cost per hour at 200 hours | $902/hr | $2,227/hr | $2,323/hr | $2,139/hr |
Full breakdowns: Cirrus Vision Jet SF50, HondaJet HA-420, Embraer Phenom 100EV and Eclipse 550.
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