Why are the HondaJet’s Engines Mounted Over the Wings? | HondaJet Studio

The HondaJet unlocks Honda’s skyward mobility by introducing entirely new, breakthrough aviation technologies to deliver an aircraft that brings a new value to the business aviation industry. Many have come to appreciate the HondaJet’s innovative and unique design that was born from a goal of revolutionizing aerodynamics. Why are the engines mounted over the wings? What does the configuration achieve besides the unique, iconic looking? Watch as our host, Josh, walks you through the development of the HondaJet’s signature design feature, the Over The Wing Engine Mount. 📢Highlights: 00:01 The HondaJet: An Introduction 00:47 Welcome to Honda Aircraft Company! 01:11 1980s Flashback and why Honda entered aviation 02:00 Birth of the Private Jet 02:43 Lab 1: OTWEM vs Fuselage Mounted Engine 04:09 Welcome to Honda Aircraft’s Assembly Line 05:21 The Cavernous Aft Cargo 06:09 Where are these engines supposed to go? 06:47 Well, on the wing, but how? 07:57 We did it! - But’s it’s complicated. 08:31 Lab 2: Shockwaves and drag 10:03 What’s a pylon? 11:14 How engine pylons help you enjoy your flight! 12:15 We rest our case What else do you want to know about the HondaJet? Let us know in the comments! To know more about the #HondaJet Elite II: #HondaJet #HondaJetEliteS