GULFSTREAM / IAI
Gulfstream G150
The Gulfstream G150 brought wide-body comfort to the midsize segment — 3,000 nm range, a cabin wider than the Citation XLS and Hawker 900XP, and Gulfstream's renowned finish quality.
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Gulfstream G150 vs Hawker 800XP
A head-to-head look at two of the most-chartered aircraft in the midsize jet class.
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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Side-by-side specifications
| METRIC | Gulfstream G150 | Hawker 800XP |
|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 8 | 8 |
| Range | 3,000 nm | 2,540 nm |
| Cruise speed | Mach 0.85 | Mach 0.80 |
| Cabin height | 5'9" | 5'9" |
| Cabin width | 5'9" | 6'0" |
| Baggage | 80 cu ft | 50 cu ft |
| Runway | 5,000 ft | 5,032 ft |
Gulfstream G150 — strengths
- —Widest cabin in midsize class
- —Transatlantic-capable on select routes
- —Lower hourly cost than G200
Hawker 800XP — strengths
- —Exceptional charter value
- —Proven airframe — 1,800+ delivered
- —Comfortable stand-up cabin
CHARTER PRICING
Indicative pricing
GULFSTREAM G150
| Miami → Cabo San Lucas | from $26,800 |
| Geneva → Athens | from CHF 22,400 |
HAWKER 800XP
| London → Marrakech | from £12,600 |
| Teterboro → Chicago | from $8,700 |
All-inclusive indicative one-way pricing. Confirmed quote in 10 minutes.
EXPERT VERDICT
The Gulfstream G150 is the stronger all-rounder, but the Hawker 800XP still wins on the metrics that matter to specific buyers.
The Gulfstream G150 pulls ahead on range / non-stop reach, airport access and speed & block time; the Hawker 800XP answers with cabin comfort. 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
Gulfstream G150
3,000 nm of range — the better choice for transcontinental and intercontinental missions.
Cabin comfort
Hawker 800XP
Taller and/or wider cabin (5'9" × 6'0") — better for long flights and stand-up movement.
Group capacity
Even
Matched specifications.
Airport access
Gulfstream G150
Shorter 5,000 ft balanced-field requirement — opens up restricted alpine, island and city-adjacent airfields.
Speed & block time
Gulfstream G150
Cruise of Mach 0.85 — 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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CHOOSE WITH CONFIDENCE
Top reasons to choose — and who each aircraft is best for
A tailored summary for the Gulfstream G150 and Hawker 800XP: the deciding reasons in this matchup, plus the buyer archetypes each aircraft serves best.
GULFSTREAM / IAI
Top reasons to choose the Gulfstream G150
- ★Reaches 3,000 nm non-stop — 18% more range than the Hawker 800XP, opening city pairs that would otherwise need a tech stop.
- ★Cruises at Mach 0.85, trimming block time on every leg vs the Hawker 800XP (Mach 0.80).
- ★80 cu ft of baggage volume — fits ski, golf and extended-stay luggage that crowds the Hawker 800XP.
- ★Widest cabin in midsize class
- ★Transatlantic-capable on select routes
BEST FOR
Longer non-stop reach
When the mission is on the edge of the Hawker 800XP's envelope, the 3,000 nm legs of the Gulfstream G150 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.
HAWKER BEECHCRAFT
Top reasons to choose the Hawker 800XP
- ★Bigger cabin envelope (5'9" tall × 6'0" wide) than the Gulfstream G150 — meaningful difference on flights over three hours.
- ★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.
PROS & CONS
Honest assessment
GULFSTREAM / IAI
Gulfstream G150
PROS
- +Widest cabin in midsize class
- +Transatlantic-capable on select routes
- +Lower hourly cost than G200
- +Longer legs than the Hawker 800XP (3,000 nm vs 2,540 nm) — fewer fuel stops on intercontinental missions.
- +Faster cruise (Mach 0.85) trims block time on every leg vs the Hawker 800XP.
- +Larger baggage hold (80 cu ft) — useful for ski, golf or extended luggage vs the Hawker 800XP.
CONS
- −Marginally more expensive per block hour than the Hawker 800XP on typical charter quotes — confirm with a live quote for your route.
HAWKER BEECHCRAFT
Hawker 800XP
PROS
- +Exceptional charter value
- +Proven airframe — 1,800+ delivered
- +Comfortable stand-up cabin
- +Wider cabin (6'0") makes a meaningful difference at the shoulders vs the Gulfstream G150.
CONS
- −Shorter range than the Gulfstream G150 (2,540 nm vs 3,000 nm) — may require a tech stop on long sectors.
- −Slightly slower in cruise than the Gulfstream G150 (Mach 0.80 vs Mach 0.85).
- −Tighter baggage capacity than the Gulfstream G150 (50 cu ft vs 80 cu ft).
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 PICKGulfstream G150
Larger cabin seats the full group (8).
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →SCENARIO 02
Family of six on a 1,500 nm leisure trip with stand-up cabin needs
OUR PICKGulfstream G150
Larger cabin seats the full group (8).
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →SCENARIO 03
Coast-to-coast US transcon with full passenger load
OUR PICKGulfstream G150
Curated example: Teterboro → Aspen sits in the Gulfstream G150's sweet spot.
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →SCENARIO 04
Long-weekend group charter to Marrakech with extra baggage
OUR PICKGulfstream G150
Larger cabin seats the full group (8).
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →ROUTE RECOMMENDATIONS
Best pick per route
| ROUTE | DISTANCE | RECOMMENDED | WHY |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Moscow | 1,500 nm | Gulfstream G150 | Both reach it, but the longer-legged option keeps more fuel reserves for weather and routing changes. |
| Geneva → Marrakech | 1,250 nm | Gulfstream G150 | Both reach it, but the longer-legged option keeps more fuel reserves for weather and routing changes. |
| Teterboro → Aspen | 1,580 nm | Gulfstream G150 | Both reach it, but the longer-legged option keeps more fuel reserves for weather and routing changes. |
| Paris → Cairo | 1,800 nm | Gulfstream G150 | 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
Gulfstream G150 vs Hawker 800XP — frequently asked
Gulfstream G150 vs Hawker 800XP: which has the longer range?OPEN
The Gulfstream G150 has a published range of 3,000 nm; the Hawker 800XP is rated at 2,540 nm. The longer-range aircraft opens up more non-stop city pairs without a tech stop.
Which is faster — Gulfstream G150 or Hawker 800XP?OPEN
Cruise speeds are Mach 0.85 for the Gulfstream G150 and Mach 0.80 for the Hawker 800XP. On a Miami → Cabo San Lucas-style mission the faster aircraft typically saves 10–25 minutes block time.
How many passengers does each aircraft carry?OPEN
The Gulfstream G150 seats 8; the Hawker 800XP seats 8. Charter prices below assume a typical executive layout — high-density configurations are available on request.
What does it cost to charter the Gulfstream G150 vs the Hawker 800XP?OPEN
Indicative one-way pricing on a benchmark mission: Gulfstream G150 from from $26,800, Hawker 800XP from from £12,600. 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.
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