Hawker Beechcraft Hawker 400XP — Light Jet charter aircraft

Bombardier Bombardier Learjet 70 — Light Jet charter aircraft

Hawker 400XP vs Learjet 70

A Hawker Beechcraft vs Bombardier showdown in the light jet class. The Hawker 400XP carries 7 passengers with 1,500 nm of range; the Bombardier Learjet 70 carries 6 with 2,060 nm. Cabin dimensions land at 4'9" × 4'11" versus 4'11" × 5'1", and runway numbers read 3,950 ft against 4,440 ft. Indicative charter pricing on a representative sector: from $7,400 on the Hawker 400XP, from $13,200 on the Learjet 70.

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HAWKER BEECHCRAFT

Hawker 400XP

The Hawker Beechcraft 400XP is a fast, twin-engine light business jet with an unusually square, flat-floor cabin — a direct descendant of the Mitsubishi MU-300 Diamond that Beech later re-engineered into the Beechjet 400A and, after further refinement, the Hawker 400XP. Introduced in the early 2000s, it kept the airframe's signature strengths — high-speed cruise up to about 450 knots, seven-seat double-club layout, external baggage hold — while adding modernised avionics and interior. Today it remains one of the most-flown light jets on the US Part 135 fleet and a competitively priced option for regional business trips, hop-and-go family missions and time-sensitive charters.

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BOMBARDIER

Bombardier Learjet 70

The Learjet 70 was the final development of the 40-series — Garmin G5000 flight deck, winglets and improved hot-and-high climb. A rare and modern light jet for executive charter.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Side-by-side specifications

METRIC	Hawker 400XP	Learjet 70
Passengers	7	6
Range	1,500 nm	2,060 nm
Cruise speed	Mach 0.78	Mach 0.81
Cabin height	4'9"	4'11"
Cabin width	4'11"	5'1"
Baggage	53 cu ft	50 cu ft
Runway	3,950 ft	4,440 ft

Hawker 400XP — strengths

—One of the fastest light jets in service — Mach 0.78 / ~450 kt high-speed cruise
—Widest square cabin in the light-jet class (double-club with real shoulder room)
—Strong US Part 135 availability — one of the most-flown light jets in charter
—Competitive empty-leg pricing versus newer light jets of similar range
—External baggage hold accepts golf and moderate ski loads (subject to payload)

Bombardier Learjet 70 — strengths

—Garmin G5000 flight deck
—Winglets improve climb and fuel burn
—Last of the Learjets — collectible airframe

CHARTER PRICING

Indicative pricing

HAWKER 400XP

Los Angeles → Las Vegas	from $7,400
Paris → Nice	from €8,900
Dallas → Chicago	from $12,900

BOMBARDIER LEARJET 70

Denver → Aspen (hot/high)	from $13,200
Geneva → Olbia	from CHF 12,900

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EXPERT VERDICT

Two closely-matched light jets — the right pick depends entirely on the mission, not the spec sheet.

The Hawker 400XP pulls ahead on group capacity and airport access; the Learjet 70 answers with range / non-stop reach, cabin comfort and speed & block time. Both sit in the light 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

Learjet 70

2,060 nm of range — the better choice for transcontinental and intercontinental missions.

Cabin comfort

Learjet 70

Taller and/or wider cabin (4'11" × 5'1") — better for long flights and stand-up movement.

Group capacity

Hawker 400XP

Seats up to 7 — the right pick when the manifest grows.

Airport access

Hawker 400XP

Shorter 3,950 ft balanced-field requirement — opens up restricted alpine, island and city-adjacent airfields.

Speed & block time

Learjet 70

Cruise of Mach 0.81 — 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 400XP and Learjet 70: the deciding reasons in this matchup, plus the buyer archetypes each aircraft serves best.

HAWKER BEECHCRAFT

Top reasons to choose the Hawker 400XP

★Seats up to 7 passengers vs 6 on the Learjet 70 — better for full-group charters and family travel.
★Lands in 3,950 ft balanced field — accesses short, restricted and city-adjacent airports the Learjet 70 cannot.
★One of the fastest light jets in service — Mach 0.78 / ~450 kt high-speed cruise
★Widest square cabin in the light-jet class (double-club with real shoulder room)
★Strong US Part 135 availability — one of the most-flown light jets in charter

BEST FOR

Larger party charters
Up to 7 seats vs 6 on the Learjet 70 — the natural pick when the manifest grows last-minute.
Short-field departures
3,950 ft balanced field unlocks airports the Learjet 70 cannot use, putting passengers closer to the door.
Two-hour business hops
Lowest jet-class operating cost for 1–2 hour European or US regional legs.
Short-runway escapes
Unlocks airfields like London City alternatives, Lugano and Aspen.

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BOMBARDIER

Top reasons to choose the Learjet 70

★Reaches 2,060 nm non-stop — 37% more range than the Hawker 400XP, opening city pairs that would otherwise need a tech stop.
★Cruises at Mach 0.81, trimming block time on every leg vs the Hawker 400XP (Mach 0.78).
★Bigger cabin envelope (4'11" tall × 5'1" wide) than the Hawker 400XP — meaningful difference on flights over three hours.
★Garmin G5000 flight deck
★Winglets improve climb and fuel burn

BEST FOR

Longer non-stop reach
When the mission is on the edge of the Hawker 400XP's envelope, the 2,060 nm legs of the Learjet 70 keep reserves intact.
Two-hour business hops
Lowest jet-class operating cost for 1–2 hour European or US regional legs.
Short-runway escapes
Unlocks airfields like London City alternatives, Lugano and Aspen.
4–6 passenger weekends
Right-sized for a couple plus friends or a small family weekend break.

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PROS & CONS

Honest assessment

HAWKER BEECHCRAFT

Hawker 400XP

PROS

+One of the fastest light jets in service — Mach 0.78 / ~450 kt high-speed cruise
+Widest square cabin in the light-jet class (double-club with real shoulder room)
+Strong US Part 135 availability — one of the most-flown light jets in charter
+Carries up to 7 passengers vs 6 on the Learjet 70 — better for larger groups.
+Shorter runway requirement (3,950 ft) unlocks airfields the Learjet 70 cannot use.

CONS

−Shorter range than the Learjet 70 (1,500 nm vs 2,060 nm) — may require a tech stop on long sectors.
−Slightly slower in cruise than the Learjet 70 (Mach 0.78 vs Mach 0.81).
−Lower ceiling than the Learjet 70 (4'9" vs 4'11") — stand-up movement is restricted.

BOMBARDIER

Bombardier Learjet 70

PROS

+Garmin G5000 flight deck
+Winglets improve climb and fuel burn
+Last of the Learjets — collectible airframe
+Longer legs than the Hawker 400XP (2,060 nm vs 1,500 nm) — fewer fuel stops on intercontinental missions.
+Faster cruise (Mach 0.81) trims block time on every leg vs the Hawker 400XP.
+Taller cabin (4'11") than the Hawker 400XP — easier to move around on long flights.

CONS

−Maximum 6-seat layout is tight if you regularly travel with more than 6 — the Hawker 400XP adds 1 seat.

ROUTE	DISTANCE	RECOMMENDED	WHY
London → Paris	190 nm	Learjet 70	Both reach it, but the longer-legged option keeps more fuel reserves for weather and routing changes.
Geneva → Ibiza	560 nm	Learjet 70	Both reach it, but the longer-legged option keeps more fuel reserves for weather and routing changes.
Teterboro → Miami	950 nm	Learjet 70	Both reach it, but the longer-legged option keeps more fuel reserves for weather and routing changes.
London → Athens	1,500 nm	Learjet 70	Only one reaches non-stop — the other would need a fuel stop (1500 nm > 1,500 nm).

Distances are great-circle approximations; actual fuel planning accounts for winds, weather and reserves.

FAQ

Hawker 400XP vs Learjet 70 — frequently asked

Hawker 400XP vs Learjet 70: which has the longer range?OPEN

The Hawker 400XP has a published range of 1,500 nm; the Bombardier Learjet 70 is rated at 2,060 nm. The longer-range aircraft opens up more non-stop city pairs without a tech stop.

Which is faster — Hawker 400XP or Learjet 70?OPEN

Cruise speeds are Mach 0.78 for the Hawker 400XP and Mach 0.81 for the Bombardier Learjet 70. On a Los Angeles → Las Vegas-style mission the faster aircraft typically saves 10–25 minutes block time.

How many passengers does each aircraft carry?OPEN

The Hawker 400XP seats 7; the Bombardier Learjet 70 seats 6. Charter prices below assume a typical executive layout — high-density configurations are available on request.

What does it cost to charter the Hawker 400XP vs the Bombardier Learjet 70?OPEN

Indicative one-way pricing on a benchmark mission: Hawker 400XP from from $7,400, Bombardier Learjet 70 from from $13,200. 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 Light 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 400XP have vs the Learjet 70?OPEN

Cabin comfort is the everyday difference passengers feel most. Both the Hawker 400XP and Bombardier Learjet 70 sit in the Light 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 400XP or Learjet 70?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 $7,400 for the Hawker 400XP, from $13,200 for the Learjet 70) 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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