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Hawker 850XP
The Hawker 850XP added winglets to the proven Hawker 800XP airframe, improving climb performance and range. Stand-up cabin, eight seats and one of the most popular midsize jets in service.
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Hawker 850XP vs Hawker 800XP
A head-to-head look at two of the most-chartered aircraft in the midsize jet class.
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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 | Hawker 850XP | Hawker 800XP |
|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 8 | 8 |
| Range | 2,642 nm | 2,540 nm |
| Cruise speed | Mach 0.80 | Mach 0.80 |
| Cabin height | 5'9" | 5'9" |
| Cabin width | 6'0" | 6'0" |
| Baggage | 50 cu ft | 50 cu ft |
| Runway | 5,032 ft | 5,032 ft |
Hawker 850XP — strengths
- —Winglet performance upgrade
- —Quiet cabin (Hawker airframe acoustics)
- —Strong US and European availability
Hawker 800XP — strengths
- —Exceptional charter value
- —Proven airframe — 1,800+ delivered
- —Comfortable stand-up cabin
CHARTER PRICING
Indicative pricing
HAWKER 850XP
| Miami → Cabo San Lucas | from $26,400 |
| Geneva → Athens | from CHF 21,600 |
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
Two closely-matched midsize jets — the right pick depends entirely on the mission, not the spec sheet.
The Hawker 850XP pulls ahead on 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 850XP
2,642 nm of range — the better choice for transcontinental and intercontinental missions.
Cabin comfort
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Matched specifications.
Group capacity
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Airport access
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Comparable runway requirements.
Speed & block time
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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 850XP and Hawker 800XP: the deciding reasons in this matchup, plus the buyer archetypes each aircraft serves best.
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Top reasons to choose the Hawker 850XP
- ★Winglet performance upgrade
- ★Quiet cabin (Hawker airframe acoustics)
- ★Strong US and European availability
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.
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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.
PROS & CONS
Honest assessment
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Hawker 850XP
PROS
- +Winglet performance upgrade
- +Quiet cabin (Hawker airframe acoustics)
- +Strong US and European availability
CONS
- −Marginally more expensive per block hour than the Hawker 800XP on typical charter quotes — confirm with a live quote for your route.
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Hawker 800XP
PROS
- +Exceptional charter value
- +Proven airframe — 1,800+ delivered
- +Comfortable stand-up cabin
CONS
- −Marginally more expensive per block hour than the Hawker 850XP 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 850XP
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 PICKHawker 850XP
Larger cabin seats the full group (8).
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →SCENARIO 03
Coast-to-coast US transcon with full passenger load
OUR PICKHawker 850XP
Curated example: New York → Aspen sits in the Hawker 850XP's sweet spot.
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →SCENARIO 04
Long-weekend group charter to Marrakech with extra baggage
OUR PICKHawker 850XP
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 | Either | Both aircraft fly this comfortably non-stop — choose on cabin and price. |
| Geneva → Marrakech | 1,250 nm | Either | Both aircraft fly this comfortably non-stop — choose on cabin and price. |
| Teterboro → Aspen | 1,580 nm | Either | Both aircraft fly this comfortably non-stop — choose on cabin and price. |
| Paris → Cairo | 1,800 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 850XP vs Hawker 800XP — frequently asked
Hawker 850XP vs Hawker 800XP: which has the longer range?OPEN
The Hawker 850XP has a published range of 2,642 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 — Hawker 850XP or Hawker 800XP?OPEN
Cruise speeds are Mach 0.80 for the Hawker 850XP 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 Hawker 850XP 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 Hawker 850XP vs the Hawker 800XP?OPEN
Indicative one-way pricing on a benchmark mission: Hawker 850XP from from $26,400, 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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