HAWKER BEECHCRAFT
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.
FULL HAWKER 850XP PAGE →Hawker 850XP vs Learjet 60XR
A head-to-head look at two of the most-chartered aircraft in the midsize jet class.
BOMBARDIER
Bombardier Learjet 60XR
The Learjet 60XR is the definitive American midsize jet: paired Pratt & Whitney Canada PW305A turbofans, a stand-up cabin and the brisk climb performance Learjet built its reputation on. Roughly 600 units remain in active charter service worldwide.
FULL BOMBARDIER LEARJET 60XR PAGE →SPECIFICATIONS
Side-by-side specifications
| METRIC | Hawker 850XP | Learjet 60XR |
|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 8 | 7 |
| Range | 2,642 nm | 2,400 nm |
| Cruise speed | Mach 0.80 | Mach 0.81 |
| Cabin height | 5'9" | 5'8" |
| Cabin width | 6'0" | 5'11" |
| Baggage | 50 cu ft | 55 cu ft |
| Runway | 5,032 ft | 5,450 ft |
Hawker 850XP — strengths
- —Winglet performance upgrade
- —Quiet cabin (Hawker airframe acoustics)
- —Strong US and European availability
Bombardier Learjet 60XR — strengths
- —High climb rate to FL430 in under 20 minutes
- —Strong availability across US and Europe
- —Lowest hourly rate in the true midsize segment
CHARTER PRICING
Indicative pricing
HAWKER 850XP
| Miami → Cabo San Lucas | from $26,400 |
| Geneva → Athens | from CHF 21,600 |
BOMBARDIER LEARJET 60XR
| Geneva → Ibiza | from CHF 16,400 |
| Dallas → Los Angeles | from $18,900 |
All-inclusive indicative one-way pricing. Confirmed quote in 10 minutes.
EXPERT VERDICT
The Hawker 850XP is the stronger all-rounder, but the Learjet 60XR still wins on the metrics that matter to specific buyers.
The Hawker 850XP pulls ahead on range / non-stop reach, cabin comfort, group capacity and airport access; the Learjet 60XR answers with speed & block time. 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
Hawker 850XP
Taller and/or wider cabin (5'9" × 6'0") — better for long flights and stand-up movement.
Group capacity
Hawker 850XP
Seats up to 8 — the right pick when the manifest grows.
Airport access
Hawker 850XP
Shorter 5,032 ft balanced-field requirement — opens up restricted alpine, island and city-adjacent airfields.
Speed & block time
Learjet 60XR
Cruise of Mach 0.81 — 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 850XP and Learjet 60XR: the deciding reasons in this matchup, plus the buyer archetypes each aircraft serves best.
HAWKER BEECHCRAFT
Top reasons to choose the Hawker 850XP
- ★Reaches 2,642 nm non-stop — 10% more range than the Learjet 60XR, opening city pairs that would otherwise need a tech stop.
- ★Seats up to 8 passengers vs 7 on the Learjet 60XR — better for full-group charters and family travel.
- ★Lands in 5,032 ft balanced field — accesses short, restricted and city-adjacent airports the Learjet 60XR cannot.
- ★Winglet performance upgrade
- ★Quiet cabin (Hawker airframe acoustics)
BEST FOR
Longer non-stop reach
When the mission is on the edge of the Learjet 60XR's envelope, the 2,642 nm legs of the Hawker 850XP keep reserves intact.
Larger party charters
Up to 8 seats vs 7 on the Learjet 60XR — the natural pick when the manifest grows last-minute.
Short-field departures
5,032 ft balanced field unlocks airports the Learjet 60XR cannot use, putting passengers closer to the door.
Stand-up cross-Europe travel
Flat-floor cabin for 3–4 hour legs with full bar and lavatory.
BOMBARDIER
Top reasons to choose the Learjet 60XR
- ★Cruises at Mach 0.81, trimming block time on every leg vs the Hawker 850XP (Mach 0.80).
- ★High climb rate to FL430 in under 20 minutes
- ★Strong availability across US and Europe
- ★Lowest hourly rate in the true midsize segment
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
HAWKER BEECHCRAFT
Hawker 850XP
PROS
- +Winglet performance upgrade
- +Quiet cabin (Hawker airframe acoustics)
- +Strong US and European availability
- +Longer legs than the Learjet 60XR (2,642 nm vs 2,400 nm) — fewer fuel stops on intercontinental missions.
- +Carries up to 8 passengers vs 7 on the Learjet 60XR — better for larger groups.
- +Shorter runway requirement (5,032 ft) unlocks airfields the Learjet 60XR cannot use.
CONS
- −Marginally more expensive per block hour than the Learjet 60XR on typical charter quotes — confirm with a live quote for your route.
BOMBARDIER
Bombardier Learjet 60XR
PROS
- +High climb rate to FL430 in under 20 minutes
- +Strong availability across US and Europe
- +Lowest hourly rate in the true midsize segment
CONS
- −Shorter range than the Hawker 850XP (2,400 nm vs 2,642 nm) — may require a tech stop on long sectors.
- −Maximum 7-seat layout is tight if you regularly travel with more than 7 — the Hawker 850XP adds 1 seat.
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 | Hawker 850XP | Both reach it, but the longer-legged option keeps more fuel reserves for weather and routing changes. |
| Geneva → Marrakech | 1,250 nm | Hawker 850XP | Both reach it, but the longer-legged option keeps more fuel reserves for weather and routing changes. |
| Teterboro → Aspen | 1,580 nm | Hawker 850XP | Both reach it, but the longer-legged option keeps more fuel reserves for weather and routing changes. |
| Paris → Cairo | 1,800 nm | Hawker 850XP | 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
Hawker 850XP vs Learjet 60XR — frequently asked
Hawker 850XP vs Learjet 60XR: which has the longer range?OPEN
The Hawker 850XP has a published range of 2,642 nm; the Bombardier Learjet 60XR is rated at 2,400 nm. The longer-range aircraft opens up more non-stop city pairs without a tech stop.
Which is faster — Hawker 850XP or Learjet 60XR?OPEN
Cruise speeds are Mach 0.80 for the Hawker 850XP and Mach 0.81 for the Bombardier Learjet 60XR. 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 Bombardier Learjet 60XR seats 7. 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 Bombardier Learjet 60XR?OPEN
Indicative one-way pricing on a benchmark mission: Hawker 850XP from from $26,400, Bombardier Learjet 60XR from from CHF 16,400. 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 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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