HAWKER BEECHCRAFT
Hawker 4000
The Hawker 4000 was the only all-composite business jet of its era — a clean-sheet super-midsize with a stand-up flat-floor cabin, 3,280 nm range and a refined Honeywell Primus Epic flight deck.
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Hawker 4000 vs Praetor 600
A Hawker Beechcraft vs Embraer showdown in the super-midsize jet class. The Hawker 4000 carries 8 passengers with 3,280 nm of range; the Embraer Praetor 600 carries 8–9 with 4,018 nm. Cabin dimensions land at 6'0" × 6'6" versus 6'0" × 6'10", and runway numbers read 4,950 ft against 4,717 ft. Indicative charter pricing on a representative sector: from CHF 44,800 on the Hawker 4000, from £28,800 on the Praetor 600.
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EMBRAER
Embraer Praetor 600
The Embraer Praetor 600 redefined the super-midsize category — the first aircraft in its class with genuine transatlantic range (4,018 nm), full fly-by-wire controls and a 6,000-foot cabin altitude. The Bossa Nova interior is widely considered the most beautifully appointed cabin in segment.
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Side-by-side specifications
| METRIC | Hawker 4000 | Praetor 600 |
|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 8 | 8–9 |
| Range | 3,280 nm | 4,018 nm |
| Cruise speed | Mach 0.84 | Mach 0.83 |
| Cabin height | 6'0" | 6'0" |
| Cabin width | 6'6" | 6'10" |
| Baggage | 115 cu ft | 155 cu ft |
| Runway | 4,950 ft | 4,717 ft |
Hawker 4000 — strengths
- —All-composite airframe
- —Flat-floor stand-up cabin
- —Transcontinental range
Embraer Praetor 600 — strengths
- —Longest range in super-midsize class
- —Industry-best 6,000 ft cabin altitude
- —Fly-by-wire smoothness
CHARTER PRICING
Indicative pricing
HAWKER 4000
| Geneva → Dubai | from CHF 44,800 |
| Miami → Sao Paulo | from $46,200 |
EMBRAER PRAETOR 600
| London → Riyadh | from £28,800 |
| Miami → São Paulo | from $40,800 |
All-inclusive indicative one-way pricing. Confirmed quote in 10 minutes.
EXPERT VERDICT
The Praetor 600 is the stronger all-rounder, but the Hawker 4000 still wins where it counts for the right mission.
The Hawker 4000 pulls ahead on speed & block time; the Praetor 600 answers with range / non-stop reach, cabin comfort, group capacity and airport access. Both sit in the super-midsize jet class, so charter pricing is broadly aligned — let the use case (range, group size, airport pair) drive the final call.
Range / non-stop reach
Praetor 600
4,018 nm of range — the better choice for transcontinental and intercontinental missions.
Cabin comfort
Praetor 600
Taller and/or wider cabin (6'0" × 6'10") — better for long flights and stand-up movement.
Group capacity
Praetor 600
Seats up to 9 — the right pick when the manifest grows.
Airport access
Praetor 600
Shorter 4,717 ft balanced-field requirement — opens up restricted alpine, island and city-adjacent airfields.
Speed & block time
Hawker 4000
Cruise of Mach 0.84 — shaves meaningful minutes off every long leg.
Verdict based on published manufacturer specifications, charter market data and Limitless Sky brokerage experience.
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Top reasons to choose — and who each aircraft is best for
A tailored summary for the Hawker 4000 and Praetor 600: the deciding reasons in this matchup, plus the buyer archetypes each aircraft serves best.
HAWKER BEECHCRAFT
Top reasons to choose the Hawker 4000
- ★Cruises at Mach 0.84, trimming block time on every leg vs the Praetor 600 (Mach 0.83).
- ★All-composite airframe
- ★Flat-floor stand-up cabin
- ★Transcontinental range
BEST FOR
Transatlantic with reserves
Comfortably crosses the Atlantic with conservative reserves and full pax.
Day-return long missions
Speed and range to fly Europe-Gulf and back within a single duty cycle.
Mediterranean tours
Range to hop multiple islands and capitals without repositioning.
Executive teams of 8
Stand-up cabin and conference seating for board-level travel.
EMBRAER
Top reasons to choose the Praetor 600
- ★Reaches 4,018 nm non-stop — 23% more range than the Hawker 4000, opening city pairs that would otherwise need a tech stop.
- ★Bigger cabin envelope (6'0" tall × 6'10" wide) than the Hawker 4000 — meaningful difference on flights over three hours.
- ★Seats up to 9 passengers vs 8 on the Hawker 4000 — better for full-group charters and family travel.
- ★155 cu ft of baggage volume — fits ski, golf and extended-stay luggage that crowds the Hawker 4000.
- ★Longest range in super-midsize class
BEST FOR
Longer non-stop reach
When the mission is on the edge of the Hawker 4000's envelope, the 4,018 nm legs of the Praetor 600 keep reserves intact.
Larger party charters
Up to 9 seats vs 8 on the Hawker 4000 — the natural pick when the manifest grows last-minute.
Transatlantic with reserves
Comfortably crosses the Atlantic with conservative reserves and full pax.
Day-return long missions
Speed and range to fly Europe-Gulf and back within a single duty cycle.
PROS & CONS
Honest assessment
HAWKER BEECHCRAFT
Hawker 4000
PROS
- +All-composite airframe
- +Flat-floor stand-up cabin
- +Transcontinental range
CONS
- −Shorter range than the Praetor 600 (3,280 nm vs 4,018 nm) — may require a tech stop on long sectors.
- −Maximum 8-seat layout is tight if you regularly travel with more than 8 — the Praetor 600 adds 1 seat.
- −Tighter baggage capacity than the Praetor 600 (115 cu ft vs 155 cu ft).
EMBRAER
Embraer Praetor 600
PROS
- +Longest range in super-midsize class
- +Industry-best 6,000 ft cabin altitude
- +Fly-by-wire smoothness
- +Longer legs than the Hawker 4000 (4,018 nm vs 3,280 nm) — fewer fuel stops on intercontinental missions.
- +Carries up to 9 passengers vs 8 on the Hawker 4000 — better for larger groups.
- +Wider cabin (6'10") makes a meaningful difference at the shoulders vs the Hawker 4000.
CONS
- −Marginally more expensive per block hour than the Hawker 4000 on typical charter quotes — confirm with a live quote for your route.
REAL-WORLD MISSIONS
Which aircraft for which mission
Four scenarios our charter desk sees regularly — and which of these two we would actually quote.
SCENARIO 01
Transatlantic charter for a small executive team — work in flight, sleep on the return
OUR PICKPraetor 600
Longer range (4,018 nm) wins the non-stop reach.
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Eight-person board offsite from Europe to the Gulf, nonstop
OUR PICKPraetor 600
Longer range (4,018 nm) wins the non-stop reach.
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →SCENARIO 03
Coast-to-coast US run with five clients and full bar service
OUR PICKHawker 4000
Curated example: Teterboro → London sits in the Hawker 4000's sweet spot.
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Mediterranean tour: London → Olbia → Mykonos → London over four days
OUR PICKPraetor 600
Curated example: London → New York sits in the Praetor 600's sweet spot.
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →ROUTE RECOMMENDATIONS
Best pick per route
| ROUTE | DISTANCE | RECOMMENDED | WHY |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Dubai | 2,950 nm | Praetor 600 | Both reach it, but the longer-legged option keeps more fuel reserves for weather and routing changes. |
| Teterboro → Los Angeles | 2,150 nm | Praetor 600 | Both reach it, but the longer-legged option keeps more fuel reserves for weather and routing changes. |
| London → New York | 3,000 nm | Praetor 600 | Both reach it, but the longer-legged option keeps more fuel reserves for weather and routing changes. |
| Geneva → Riyadh | 2,450 nm | Praetor 600 | Both reach it, but the longer-legged option keeps more fuel reserves for weather and routing changes. |
Distances are great-circle approximations; actual fuel planning accounts for winds, weather and reserves.
FAQ
Hawker 4000 vs Praetor 600 — frequently asked
Hawker 4000 vs Praetor 600: which has the longer range?OPEN
The Hawker 4000 has a published range of 3,280 nm; the Embraer Praetor 600 is rated at 4,018 nm. The longer-range aircraft opens up more non-stop city pairs without a tech stop.
Which is faster — Hawker 4000 or Praetor 600?OPEN
Cruise speeds are Mach 0.84 for the Hawker 4000 and Mach 0.83 for the Embraer Praetor 600. On a Geneva → Dubai-style mission the faster aircraft typically saves 10–25 minutes block time.
How many passengers does each aircraft carry?OPEN
The Hawker 4000 seats 8; the Embraer Praetor 600 seats 8–9. Charter prices below assume a typical executive layout — high-density configurations are available on request.
What does it cost to charter the Hawker 4000 vs the Embraer Praetor 600?OPEN
Indicative one-way pricing on a benchmark mission: Hawker 4000 from from CHF 44,800, Embraer Praetor 600 from from £28,800. Confirmed quote in 10 minutes — pricing varies with empty-leg availability, season and routing.
Which aircraft is better for transatlantic or long-range missions?OPEN
Both belong to the Super-Midsize Jet category, but range, payload and runway performance differ. See the route-recommendations table on this page for our specific pick per corridor.
How much cabin space does the Hawker 4000 have vs the Praetor 600?OPEN
Cabin comfort is the everyday difference passengers feel most. Both the Hawker 4000 and Embraer Praetor 600 sit in the Super-Midsize Jet class, so cabin height, width and layout differ subtly — on flights over 3 hours those details matter more than raw range. Ask us for a side-by-side floorplan.
Which aircraft is safer — Hawker 4000 or Praetor 600?OPEN
Both aircraft in this comparison are operated under ARG/US, Wyvern or IS-BAO safety programmes when chartered through Limitless Sky. Safety is driven by operator, crew currency and maintenance regime — not the airframe. We only book operators meeting our verified due-diligence checklist.
What's the total mission cost — not just the hourly rate?OPEN
Hourly pricing (from CHF 44,800 for the Hawker 4000, from £28,800 for the Praetor 600) is only one input. Total mission cost includes positioning legs, overnight fees, landing/handling, catering, de-icing and FET where applicable. Our confirmed quote itemises every line so there are no surprises.
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