Hawker 800XP private jetCessna Citation Sovereign+ private jet

Hawker 800XP vs Citation Sovereign+

A head-to-head look at two of the most-chartered aircraft in the midsize jet class.

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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Cessna Citation Sovereign+

CESSNA

Cessna Citation Sovereign+

The Citation Sovereign+ extends midsize-jet thinking with super-midsize range. Nine passengers cross the US coast-to-coast nonstop or fly London to Dubai with one fuel stop — all at midsize operating costs.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Side-by-side specifications

METRICHawker 800XPCitation Sovereign+
Passengers89
Range2,540 nm3,200 nm
Cruise speedMach 0.80Mach 0.80
Cabin height5'9"5'7"
Cabin width6'0"5'6"
Baggage50 cu ft135 cu ft
Runway5,032 ft3,530 ft

Hawker 800XP — strengths

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

Cessna Citation Sovereign+ — strengths

  • Coast-to-coast US nonstop
  • Largest baggage hold in segment
  • Outstanding short-runway performance

CHARTER PRICING

Indicative pricing

HAWKER 800XP
London → Marrakechfrom £21,000
Teterboro → Chicagofrom $14,500
CESSNA CITATION SOVEREIGN+
Los Angeles → New Yorkfrom $36,000
London → Madridfrom £12,000

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VERDICT

Hawker 800XP or Citation Sovereign+?

  • The Citation Sovereign+ offers the longer range — better suited to non-stop intercontinental missions.
  • Cabin capacity favours the Citation Sovereign+, with seating for up to 9 passengers.
  • Both aircraft sit in the midsize jet class — choose based on your typical mission length, party size and preferred cabin layout.

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