A head-to-head look at two of the most-chartered aircraft in the midsize jet class.
BOMBARDIER
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.
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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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| METRIC | Learjet 60XR | Hawker 850XP |
|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 7 | 8 |
| Range | 2,400 nm | 2,642 nm |
| Cruise speed | Mach 0.81 | Mach 0.80 |
| Cabin height | 5'8" | 5'9" |
| Cabin width | 5'11" | 6'0" |
| Baggage | 55 cu ft | 50 cu ft |
| Runway | 5,450 ft | 5,032 ft |
CHARTER PRICING
| Geneva → Ibiza | from CHF 16,400 |
| Dallas → Los Angeles | from $18,900 |
| Miami → Cabo San Lucas | from $26,400 |
| Geneva → Athens | from CHF 21,600 |
All-inclusive indicative one-way pricing. Confirmed quote in 10 minutes.
EXPERT VERDICT
The Learjet 60XR pulls ahead on speed & block time; the Hawker 850XP answers with range / non-stop reach, cabin comfort, group capacity and airport access. 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
A tailored summary for the Learjet 60XR and Hawker 850XP: the deciding reasons in this matchup, plus the buyer archetypes each aircraft serves best.
BOMBARDIER
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.
HAWKER BEECHCRAFT
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.
PROS & CONS
BOMBARDIER
PROS
CONS
HAWKER BEECHCRAFT
PROS
CONS
REAL-WORLD MISSIONS
Four scenarios our charter desk sees regularly — and which of these two we would actually quote.
SCENARIO 01
Larger cabin seats the full group (8).
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Larger cabin seats the full group (8).
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Curated example: Teterboro → Miami sits in the Learjet 60XR's sweet spot.
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Larger cabin seats the full group (8).
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →ROUTE RECOMMENDATIONS
| 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
The Bombardier Learjet 60XR has a published range of 2,400 nm; the Hawker 850XP is rated at 2,642 nm. The longer-range aircraft opens up more non-stop city pairs without a tech stop.
Cruise speeds are Mach 0.81 for the Bombardier Learjet 60XR and Mach 0.80 for the Hawker 850XP. On a Geneva → Ibiza-style mission the faster aircraft typically saves 10–25 minutes block time.
The Bombardier Learjet 60XR seats 7; the Hawker 850XP seats 8. Charter prices below assume a typical executive layout — high-density configurations are available on request.
Indicative one-way pricing on a benchmark mission: Bombardier Learjet 60XR from from CHF 16,400, Hawker 850XP from from $26,400. Confirmed quote in 10 minutes — pricing varies with empty-leg availability, season and routing.
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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