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.
FULL HAWKER 4000 PAGE →Hawker 4000 vs Gulfstream G200
A head-to-head look at two of the most-chartered aircraft in the super-midsize jet class.
GULFSTREAM / IAI
Gulfstream G200
The Gulfstream G200 (originally IAI Galaxy) brought a true stand-up flat-floor cabin to the super-midsize segment — 3,400 nm range and a cabin larger than many heavy jets.
FULL GULFSTREAM G200 PAGE →SPECIFICATIONS
Side-by-side specifications
| METRIC | Hawker 4000 | Gulfstream G200 |
|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 8 | 8–10 |
| Range | 3,280 nm | 3,400 nm |
| Cruise speed | Mach 0.84 | Mach 0.85 |
| Cabin height | 6'0" | 6'3" |
| Cabin width | 6'6" | 7'2" |
| Baggage | 115 cu ft | 150 cu ft |
| Runway | 4,950 ft | 6,080 ft |
Hawker 4000 — strengths
- —All-composite airframe
- —Flat-floor stand-up cabin
- —Transcontinental range
Gulfstream G200 — strengths
- —Heavy-jet cabin in super-midsize class
- —Lower hourly cost than G280
- —Strong US and Middle East availability
CHARTER PRICING
Indicative pricing
HAWKER 4000
| Geneva → Dubai | from CHF 44,800 |
| Miami → Sao Paulo | from $46,200 |
GULFSTREAM G200
| Miami → Bogota | from $32,400 |
| Geneva → Marrakech | from CHF 26,800 |
All-inclusive indicative one-way pricing. Confirmed quote in 10 minutes.
EXPERT VERDICT
The Gulfstream G200 is the stronger all-rounder, but the Hawker 4000 still wins where it counts for the right mission.
The Hawker 4000 pulls ahead on airport access; the Gulfstream G200 answers with range / non-stop reach, cabin comfort, group capacity and speed & block time. 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
Gulfstream G200
3,400 nm of range — the better choice for transcontinental and intercontinental missions.
Cabin comfort
Gulfstream G200
Taller and/or wider cabin (6'3" × 7'2") — better for long flights and stand-up movement.
Group capacity
Gulfstream G200
Seats up to 10 — the right pick when the manifest grows.
Airport access
Hawker 4000
Shorter 4,950 ft balanced-field requirement — opens up restricted alpine, island and city-adjacent airfields.
Speed & block time
Gulfstream G200
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 Hawker 4000 and Gulfstream G200: the deciding reasons in this matchup, plus the buyer archetypes each aircraft serves best.
HAWKER BEECHCRAFT
Top reasons to choose the Hawker 4000
- ★Lands in 4,950 ft balanced field — accesses short, restricted and city-adjacent airports the Gulfstream G200 cannot.
- ★All-composite airframe
- ★Flat-floor stand-up cabin
- ★Transcontinental range
BEST FOR
Short-field departures
4,950 ft balanced field unlocks airports the Gulfstream G200 cannot use, putting passengers closer to the door.
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.
GULFSTREAM / IAI
Top reasons to choose the Gulfstream G200
- ★Cruises at Mach 0.85, trimming block time on every leg vs the Hawker 4000 (Mach 0.84).
- ★Bigger cabin envelope (6'3" tall × 7'2" wide) than the Hawker 4000 — meaningful difference on flights over three hours.
- ★Seats up to 10 passengers vs 8 on the Hawker 4000 — better for full-group charters and family travel.
- ★150 cu ft of baggage volume — fits ski, golf and extended-stay luggage that crowds the Hawker 4000.
- ★Heavy-jet cabin in super-midsize class
BEST FOR
Larger party charters
Up to 10 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.
Mediterranean tours
Range to hop multiple islands and capitals without repositioning.
PROS & CONS
Honest assessment
HAWKER BEECHCRAFT
Hawker 4000
PROS
- +All-composite airframe
- +Flat-floor stand-up cabin
- +Transcontinental range
- +Shorter runway requirement (4,950 ft) unlocks airfields the Gulfstream G200 cannot use.
CONS
- −Maximum 8-seat layout is tight if you regularly travel with more than 8 — the Gulfstream G200 adds 2 seats.
- −Lower ceiling than the Gulfstream G200 (6'0" vs 6'3") — stand-up movement is restricted.
- −Tighter baggage capacity than the Gulfstream G200 (115 cu ft vs 150 cu ft).
GULFSTREAM / IAI
Gulfstream G200
PROS
- +Heavy-jet cabin in super-midsize class
- +Lower hourly cost than G280
- +Strong US and Middle East availability
- +Carries up to 10 passengers vs 8 on the Hawker 4000 — better for larger groups.
- +Taller cabin (6'3") than the Hawker 4000 — easier to move around on long flights.
- +Wider cabin (7'2") makes a meaningful difference at the shoulders vs the Hawker 4000.
CONS
- −Needs more runway than the Hawker 4000 (6,080 ft vs 4,950 ft) — fewer short-field options.
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 PICKGulfstream G200
Longer range (3,400 nm) wins the non-stop reach.
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →SCENARIO 02
Eight-person board offsite from Europe to the Gulf, nonstop
OUR PICKGulfstream G200
Longer range (3,400 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.
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →SCENARIO 04
Mediterranean tour: London → Olbia → Mykonos → London over four days
OUR PICKGulfstream G200
Curated example: Teterboro → Los Angeles sits in the Gulfstream G200's sweet spot.
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →ROUTE RECOMMENDATIONS
Best pick per route
| ROUTE | DISTANCE | RECOMMENDED | WHY |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Dubai | 2,950 nm | Either | Both aircraft fly this comfortably non-stop — choose on cabin and price. |
| Teterboro → Los Angeles | 2,150 nm | Either | Both aircraft fly this comfortably non-stop — choose on cabin and price. |
| London → New York | 3,000 nm | Either | Both aircraft fly this comfortably non-stop — choose on cabin and price. |
| Geneva → Riyadh | 2,450 nm | Either | Both aircraft fly this comfortably non-stop — choose on cabin and price. |
Distances are great-circle approximations; actual fuel planning accounts for winds, weather and reserves.
FAQ
Hawker 4000 vs Gulfstream G200 — frequently asked
Hawker 4000 vs Gulfstream G200: which has the longer range?OPEN
The Hawker 4000 has a published range of 3,280 nm; the Gulfstream G200 is rated at 3,400 nm. The longer-range aircraft opens up more non-stop city pairs without a tech stop.
Which is faster — Hawker 4000 or Gulfstream G200?OPEN
Cruise speeds are Mach 0.84 for the Hawker 4000 and Mach 0.85 for the Gulfstream G200. 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 Gulfstream G200 seats 8–10. 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 Gulfstream G200?OPEN
Indicative one-way pricing on a benchmark mission: Hawker 4000 from from CHF 44,800, Gulfstream G200 from from $32,400. 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.
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