BOMBARDIER
Bombardier Learjet 70
The Learjet 70 was the final development of the 40-series — Garmin G5000 flight deck, winglets and improved hot-and-high climb. A rare and modern light jet for executive charter.
FULL BOMBARDIER LEARJET 70 PAGE →Learjet 70 vs Hawker 400XP
A head-to-head look at two of the most-chartered aircraft in the light jet class.
HAWKER BEECHCRAFT
Hawker 400XP
The Hawker 400XP (originally Beechjet 400A) offers one of the widest, squarest cabins in the light-jet segment — seven seats in a true double-club arrangement and a flat floor. A staple of the US Part 135 light-jet fleet.
FULL HAWKER 400XP PAGE →SPECIFICATIONS
Side-by-side specifications
| METRIC | Learjet 70 | Hawker 400XP |
|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 6 | 7 |
| Range | 2,060 nm | 1,500 nm |
| Cruise speed | Mach 0.81 | Mach 0.78 |
| Cabin height | 4'11" | 4'9" |
| Cabin width | 5'1" | 4'11" |
| Baggage | 50 cu ft | 53 cu ft |
| Runway | 4,440 ft | 3,950 ft |
Bombardier Learjet 70 — strengths
- —Garmin G5000 flight deck
- —Winglets improve climb and fuel burn
- —Last of the Learjets — collectible airframe
Hawker 400XP — strengths
- —Widest cabin in light jet class
- —Strong US availability
- —Lowest empty-leg pricing among light jets
CHARTER PRICING
Indicative pricing
BOMBARDIER LEARJET 70
| Denver → Aspen (hot/high) | from $13,200 |
| Geneva → Olbia | from CHF 12,900 |
HAWKER 400XP
| Los Angeles → Las Vegas | from $7,400 |
| Paris → Nice | from €8,900 |
All-inclusive indicative one-way pricing. Confirmed quote in 10 minutes.
EXPERT VERDICT
Two closely-matched light jets — the right pick depends entirely on the mission, not the spec sheet.
The Learjet 70 pulls ahead on range / non-stop reach, cabin comfort and speed & block time; the Hawker 400XP answers with group capacity and airport access. Both sit in the light 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
Learjet 70
2,060 nm of range — the better choice for transcontinental and intercontinental missions.
Cabin comfort
Learjet 70
Taller and/or wider cabin (4'11" × 5'1") — better for long flights and stand-up movement.
Group capacity
Hawker 400XP
Seats up to 7 — the right pick when the manifest grows.
Airport access
Hawker 400XP
Shorter 3,950 ft balanced-field requirement — opens up restricted alpine, island and city-adjacent airfields.
Speed & block time
Learjet 70
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 Learjet 70 and Hawker 400XP: the deciding reasons in this matchup, plus the buyer archetypes each aircraft serves best.
BOMBARDIER
Top reasons to choose the Learjet 70
- ★Reaches 2,060 nm non-stop — 37% more range than the Hawker 400XP, opening city pairs that would otherwise need a tech stop.
- ★Cruises at Mach 0.81, trimming block time on every leg vs the Hawker 400XP (Mach 0.78).
- ★Bigger cabin envelope (4'11" tall × 5'1" wide) than the Hawker 400XP — meaningful difference on flights over three hours.
- ★Garmin G5000 flight deck
- ★Winglets improve climb and fuel burn
BEST FOR
Longer non-stop reach
When the mission is on the edge of the Hawker 400XP's envelope, the 2,060 nm legs of the Learjet 70 keep reserves intact.
Two-hour business hops
Lowest jet-class operating cost for 1–2 hour European or US regional legs.
Short-runway escapes
Unlocks airfields like London City alternatives, Lugano and Aspen.
4–6 passenger weekends
Right-sized for a couple plus friends or a small family weekend break.
HAWKER BEECHCRAFT
Top reasons to choose the Hawker 400XP
- ★Seats up to 7 passengers vs 6 on the Learjet 70 — better for full-group charters and family travel.
- ★Lands in 3,950 ft balanced field — accesses short, restricted and city-adjacent airports the Learjet 70 cannot.
- ★Widest cabin in light jet class
- ★Strong US availability
- ★Lowest empty-leg pricing among light jets
BEST FOR
Larger party charters
Up to 7 seats vs 6 on the Learjet 70 — the natural pick when the manifest grows last-minute.
Short-field departures
3,950 ft balanced field unlocks airports the Learjet 70 cannot use, putting passengers closer to the door.
Two-hour business hops
Lowest jet-class operating cost for 1–2 hour European or US regional legs.
Short-runway escapes
Unlocks airfields like London City alternatives, Lugano and Aspen.
PROS & CONS
Honest assessment
BOMBARDIER
Bombardier Learjet 70
PROS
- +Garmin G5000 flight deck
- +Winglets improve climb and fuel burn
- +Last of the Learjets — collectible airframe
- +Longer legs than the Hawker 400XP (2,060 nm vs 1,500 nm) — fewer fuel stops on intercontinental missions.
- +Faster cruise (Mach 0.81) trims block time on every leg vs the Hawker 400XP.
- +Taller cabin (4'11") than the Hawker 400XP — easier to move around on long flights.
CONS
- −Maximum 6-seat layout is tight if you regularly travel with more than 6 — the Hawker 400XP adds 1 seat.
HAWKER BEECHCRAFT
Hawker 400XP
PROS
- +Widest cabin in light jet class
- +Strong US availability
- +Lowest empty-leg pricing among light jets
- +Carries up to 7 passengers vs 6 on the Learjet 70 — better for larger groups.
- +Shorter runway requirement (3,950 ft) unlocks airfields the Learjet 70 cannot use.
CONS
- −Shorter range than the Learjet 70 (1,500 nm vs 2,060 nm) — may require a tech stop on long sectors.
- −Slightly slower in cruise than the Learjet 70 (Mach 0.78 vs Mach 0.81).
- −Lower ceiling than the Learjet 70 (4'9" vs 4'11") — stand-up movement is restricted.
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
Two-hour business hop with four executives and overnight bags
OUR PICKLearjet 70
Curated example: Teterboro → Nantucket sits in the Learjet 70's sweet spot.
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →SCENARIO 02
Weekend ski trip — Geneva to Sion with full ski equipment
OUR PICKHawker 400XP
Shorter runway requirement (3,950 ft) opens up the airfield.
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →SCENARIO 03
Day-return board meeting between secondary cities
OUR PICKLearjet 70
Curated example: Teterboro → Nantucket sits in the Learjet 70's sweet spot.
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →SCENARIO 04
Family of five to a Mediterranean island for a long weekend
OUR PICKHawker 400XP
Larger cabin seats the full group (7).
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →ROUTE RECOMMENDATIONS
Best pick per route
| ROUTE | DISTANCE | RECOMMENDED | WHY |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Paris | 190 nm | Learjet 70 | Both reach it, but the longer-legged option keeps more fuel reserves for weather and routing changes. |
| Geneva → Ibiza | 560 nm | Learjet 70 | Both reach it, but the longer-legged option keeps more fuel reserves for weather and routing changes. |
| Teterboro → Miami | 950 nm | Learjet 70 | Both reach it, but the longer-legged option keeps more fuel reserves for weather and routing changes. |
| London → Athens | 1,500 nm | Learjet 70 | Only one reaches non-stop — the other would need a fuel stop (1500 nm > 1,500 nm). |
Distances are great-circle approximations; actual fuel planning accounts for winds, weather and reserves.
FAQ
Learjet 70 vs Hawker 400XP — frequently asked
Learjet 70 vs Hawker 400XP: which has the longer range?OPEN
The Bombardier Learjet 70 has a published range of 2,060 nm; the Hawker 400XP is rated at 1,500 nm. The longer-range aircraft opens up more non-stop city pairs without a tech stop.
Which is faster — Learjet 70 or Hawker 400XP?OPEN
Cruise speeds are Mach 0.81 for the Bombardier Learjet 70 and Mach 0.78 for the Hawker 400XP. On a Denver → Aspen (hot/high)-style mission the faster aircraft typically saves 10–25 minutes block time.
How many passengers does each aircraft carry?OPEN
The Bombardier Learjet 70 seats 6; the Hawker 400XP seats 7. Charter prices below assume a typical executive layout — high-density configurations are available on request.
What does it cost to charter the Bombardier Learjet 70 vs the Hawker 400XP?OPEN
Indicative one-way pricing on a benchmark mission: Bombardier Learjet 70 from from $13,200, Hawker 400XP from from $7,400. 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 Light 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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