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 G280
A head-to-head look at two of the most-chartered aircraft in the super-midsize jet class.
GULFSTREAM
Gulfstream G280
The Gulfstream G280 is the segment-leading super-midsize — 3,600 nm of nonstop range, a stand-up flat-floor cabin and the same finish quality as the larger G500/G600. Capable of Teterboro–London with a tailwind.
FULL GULFSTREAM G280 PAGE →SPECIFICATIONS
Side-by-side specifications
| METRIC | Hawker 4000 | G280 |
|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 8 | 8–10 |
| Range | 3,280 nm | 3,600 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 | 120 cu ft |
| Runway | 4,950 ft | 4,750 ft |
Hawker 4000 — strengths
- —All-composite airframe
- —Flat-floor stand-up cabin
- —Transcontinental range
Gulfstream G280 — strengths
- —Longest range in super-midsize class
- —Steep-approach certified (London City capable airframe operations)
- —100% fresh-air cabin
CHARTER PRICING
Indicative pricing
HAWKER 4000
| Geneva → Dubai | from CHF 44,800 |
| Miami → Sao Paulo | from $46,200 |
GULFSTREAM G280
| Geneva → Dubai | from CHF 44,800 |
| Miami → Bogota | from $34,200 |
All-inclusive indicative one-way pricing. Confirmed quote in 10 minutes.
EXPERT VERDICT
The G280 is the stronger all-rounder, but the Hawker 4000 still wins where it counts for the right mission.
the G280 answers with range / non-stop reach, cabin comfort, group capacity, airport access 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
G280
3,600 nm of range — the better choice for transcontinental and intercontinental missions.
Cabin comfort
G280
Taller and/or wider cabin (6'3" × 7'2") — better for long flights and stand-up movement.
Group capacity
G280
Seats up to 10 — the right pick when the manifest grows.
Airport access
G280
Shorter 4,750 ft balanced-field requirement — opens up restricted alpine, island and city-adjacent airfields.
Speed & block time
G280
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 G280: the deciding reasons in this matchup, plus the buyer archetypes each aircraft serves best.
HAWKER BEECHCRAFT
Top reasons to choose the Hawker 4000
- ★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.
GULFSTREAM
Top reasons to choose the G280
- ★Reaches 3,600 nm non-stop — 10% more range than the Hawker 4000, opening city pairs that would otherwise need a tech stop.
- ★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.
- ★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 3,600 nm legs of the G280 keep reserves intact.
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.
PROS & CONS
Honest assessment
HAWKER BEECHCRAFT
Hawker 4000
PROS
- +All-composite airframe
- +Flat-floor stand-up cabin
- +Transcontinental range
CONS
- −Shorter range than the G280 (3,280 nm vs 3,600 nm) — may require a tech stop on long sectors.
- −Maximum 8-seat layout is tight if you regularly travel with more than 8 — the G280 adds 2 seats.
- −Lower ceiling than the G280 (6'0" vs 6'3") — stand-up movement is restricted.
GULFSTREAM
Gulfstream G280
PROS
- +Longest range in super-midsize class
- +Steep-approach certified (London City capable airframe operations)
- +100% fresh-air cabin
- +Longer legs than the Hawker 4000 (3,600 nm vs 3,280 nm) — fewer fuel stops on intercontinental missions.
- +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.
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 PICKG280
Longer range (3,600 nm) wins the non-stop reach.
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →SCENARIO 02
Eight-person board offsite from Europe to the Gulf, nonstop
OUR PICKG280
Longer range (3,600 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 PICKG280
Curated example: Teterboro → London (tailwind) sits in the G280'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 G280 — frequently asked
Hawker 4000 vs G280: which has the longer range?OPEN
The Hawker 4000 has a published range of 3,280 nm; the Gulfstream G280 is rated at 3,600 nm. The longer-range aircraft opens up more non-stop city pairs without a tech stop.
Which is faster — Hawker 4000 or G280?OPEN
Cruise speeds are Mach 0.84 for the Hawker 4000 and Mach 0.85 for the Gulfstream G280. 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 G280 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 G280?OPEN
Indicative one-way pricing on a benchmark mission: Hawker 4000 from from CHF 44,800, Gulfstream G280 from from CHF 44,800. 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.
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