The Elite II now has the increased fuel capacity to fly 1,547 nautical miles (1,780 regular miles or 2,865 kilometers) with four people on board instead of only 1,437 nautical miles (1,654 miles or 2,661 kilometers) for the current Elite and Elite S models.
The maximum take-off weight increases to 11,100 pounds (5,035 kilograms), versus 10,700 pounds (4,854 kilograms) for the Elite and 10,900 pounds (4,944 kilograms) for the Elite S. However, combined stowage space falls to 62 cubic feet whereas the existing Elite models offer 66 cubic feet.
HondaJet Elite II
The Elite II now comes with features that make it simpler for pilots to fly, like assisted steering that helps turn the nose wheel for taxiing. Ground spoilers will automatically deploy during landing or a rejected take-off to help slow down.
The Elite II plane has an optional Autothrottle system that automatically adjusts the power management to create desired flight characteristics. There is also an Emergency Garmin Autoland option which can land the plane autonomously without human intervention in the event of an emergency.
The Elite II model comes with GE Honda HF120 jet engines for the same max cruising speed of 422 knots (or 486 mph/782 kmph).
Source: Honda Aircraft
