Hawker Beechcraft Hawker 800XP — Midsize Jet charter aircraftHawker Beechcraft Hawker 900XP — Midsize Jet charter aircraft

Hawker 800XP vs Hawker 900XP

Two Hawker Beechcraft midsize jets from the same stable, compared where it counts. The Hawker 800XP carries 8 passengers with 2,540 nm of range; the Hawker 900XP carries 8 with 2,818 nm. Cabin dimensions land at 5'9" × 6'0" versus 5'9" × 6'0", and runway numbers read 5,032 ft against 5,032 ft. Indicative charter pricing on a representative sector: from £12,600 on the Hawker 800XP, from $22,900 on the Hawker 900XP.

Hawker 800XP

HAWKER BEECHCRAFT

Hawker 800XP

The Hawker 800XP remains one of the most-chartered midsize jets in the world. Its eight-seat double-club cabin, robust airframe and proven Honeywell engines make it exceptional value for European business missions and transcontinental US travel.

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Hawker 900XP

HAWKER BEECHCRAFT

Hawker 900XP

The Hawker 900XP replaced the 850XP's engines with more powerful Honeywell TFE731-50 turbofans — better hot-and-high performance, longer range and the same stand-up Hawker cabin.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Side-by-side specifications

METRICHawker 800XPHawker 900XP
Passengers88
Range2,540 nm2,818 nm
Cruise speedMach 0.80Mach 0.80
Cabin height5'9"5'9"
Cabin width6'0"6'0"
Baggage50 cu ft50 cu ft
Runway5,032 ft5,032 ft

Hawker 800XP — strengths

  • Exceptional charter value
  • Proven airframe — 1,800+ delivered
  • Comfortable stand-up cabin

Hawker 900XP — strengths

  • Hot-and-high performance upgrade
  • Longer range than 850XP
  • Quiet, low-cabin-altitude environment

CHARTER PRICING

Indicative pricing

HAWKER 800XP
London → Marrakechfrom £12,600
Teterboro → Chicagofrom $8,700
HAWKER 900XP
Dallas → Vail (Eagle)from $22,900
Zurich → Marrakechfrom CHF 23,800

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EXPERT VERDICT

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

the Hawker 900XP answers with range / non-stop reach. Both sit in the 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

Hawker 900XP

2,818 nm of range — the better choice for transcontinental and intercontinental missions.

Cabin comfort

Even

Matched specifications.

Group capacity

Even

Matched specifications.

Airport access

Even

Comparable runway requirements.

Speed & block time

Even

Matched specifications.

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 800XP and Hawker 900XP: the deciding reasons in this matchup, plus the buyer archetypes each aircraft serves best.

HAWKER BEECHCRAFT

Top reasons to choose the Hawker 800XP

  • Exceptional charter value
  • Proven airframe — 1,800+ delivered
  • Comfortable stand-up cabin

BEST FOR

  • Stand-up cross-Europe travel

    Flat-floor cabin for 3–4 hour legs with full bar and lavatory.

  • 8-seat board offsites

    Comfortable double-club layout for executive teams.

  • US transcontinental

    Non-stop east-coast to west-coast missions with full payload.

  • Sport & ski groups

    Cabin volume for extended-stay baggage without payload sacrifice.

HAWKER BEECHCRAFT

Top reasons to choose the Hawker 900XP

  • Reaches 2,818 nm non-stop — 11% more range than the Hawker 800XP, opening city pairs that would otherwise need a tech stop.
  • Hot-and-high performance upgrade
  • Longer range than 850XP
  • Quiet, low-cabin-altitude environment

BEST FOR

  • Longer non-stop reach

    When the mission is on the edge of the Hawker 800XP's envelope, the 2,818 nm legs of the Hawker 900XP keep reserves intact.

  • Stand-up cross-Europe travel

    Flat-floor cabin for 3–4 hour legs with full bar and lavatory.

  • 8-seat board offsites

    Comfortable double-club layout for executive teams.

  • US transcontinental

    Non-stop east-coast to west-coast missions with full payload.

PROS & CONS

Honest assessment

HAWKER BEECHCRAFT

Hawker 800XP

PROS

  • +Exceptional charter value
  • +Proven airframe — 1,800+ delivered
  • +Comfortable stand-up cabin

CONS

  • Shorter range than the Hawker 900XP (2,540 nm vs 2,818 nm) — may require a tech stop on long sectors.

HAWKER BEECHCRAFT

Hawker 900XP

PROS

  • +Hot-and-high performance upgrade
  • +Longer range than 850XP
  • +Quiet, low-cabin-altitude environment
  • +Longer legs than the Hawker 800XP (2,818 nm vs 2,540 nm) — fewer fuel stops on intercontinental missions.

CONS

  • Marginally more expensive per block hour than the Hawker 800XP 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

Eight-person sales roadshow across three European capitals in two days

OUR PICKHawker 800XP

Larger cabin seats the full group (8).

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SCENARIO 02

Family of six on a 1,500 nm leisure trip with stand-up cabin needs

OUR PICKHawker 800XP

Larger cabin seats the full group (8).

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SCENARIO 03

Coast-to-coast US transcon with full passenger load

OUR PICKHawker 800XP

Curated example: London → Athens sits in the Hawker 800XP's sweet spot.

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SCENARIO 04

Long-weekend group charter to Marrakech with extra baggage

OUR PICKHawker 800XP

Larger cabin seats the full group (8).

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ROUTE RECOMMENDATIONS

Best pick per route

ROUTEDISTANCERECOMMENDEDWHY
London → Moscow1,500 nmHawker 900XPBoth reach it, but the longer-legged option keeps more fuel reserves for weather and routing changes.
Geneva → Marrakech1,250 nmHawker 900XPBoth reach it, but the longer-legged option keeps more fuel reserves for weather and routing changes.
Teterboro → Aspen1,580 nmHawker 900XPBoth reach it, but the longer-legged option keeps more fuel reserves for weather and routing changes.
Paris → Cairo1,800 nmHawker 900XPBoth 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 800XP vs Hawker 900XP — frequently asked

Hawker 800XP vs Hawker 900XP: which has the longer range?OPEN

The Hawker 800XP has a published range of 2,540 nm; the Hawker 900XP is rated at 2,818 nm. The longer-range aircraft opens up more non-stop city pairs without a tech stop.

Which is faster — Hawker 800XP or Hawker 900XP?OPEN

Cruise speeds are Mach 0.80 for the Hawker 800XP and Mach 0.80 for the Hawker 900XP. On a London → Marrakech-style mission the faster aircraft typically saves 10–25 minutes block time.

How many passengers does each aircraft carry?OPEN

The Hawker 800XP seats 8; the Hawker 900XP seats 8. Charter prices below assume a typical executive layout — high-density configurations are available on request.

What does it cost to charter the Hawker 800XP vs the Hawker 900XP?OPEN

Indicative one-way pricing on a benchmark mission: Hawker 800XP from from £12,600, Hawker 900XP from from $22,900. 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 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 800XP have vs the Hawker 900XP?OPEN

Cabin comfort is the everyday difference passengers feel most. Both the Hawker 800XP and Hawker 900XP sit in the 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 800XP or Hawker 900XP?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 £12,600 for the Hawker 800XP, from $22,900 for the Hawker 900XP) 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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