Light Jet Charter
Decades of proven performance, timeless Hawker reliability.
Why Charter This Aircraft
Quick turnaround times for efficient operations.
Takeoff runs under 4,000 ft reach smaller airports.
Well-appointed for short-range luxury travel.
Proven in both civilian and military use.
Development & Background
Believe it or not, the Hawker 400XP was originally the Mitsubishi MU-300 Diamond, launched in the late 1970s to compete with the Cessna Citation I and Learjet 35. Certified in 1981, the Diamond featured advanced bonded aluminum construction, a low-wing design, and efficient straight wings optimized for stability.
Beech Aircraft Corporation acquired the design rights in 1985, rebranding it as the Beechjet 400. Under Beechcraft, the Beechjet 400A arrived in 1989 with longer range, a higher MTOW, upgraded avionics, and a redesigned interior with the iconic oval pressurized fuselage — powered by Pratt & Whitney JT15D-5 turbofans for a cruise speed near 450 knots and a 45,000 ft service ceiling. The aircraft became popular with corporate operators, fractional ownership programs, and the U.S. Air Force, which adopted a military variant, the T-1A Jayhawk, as a training platform.
When Raytheon Aircraft Company acquired Beechcraft in the late 1990s, it launched the Hawker 400XP in 2003 as the ultimate iteration of the Beechjet 400A lineage. "XP" stood for "extended performance" — a higher MTOW (16,300 lb) for better payload, upgraded Rockwell Collins Pro Line 4 avionics, enhanced soundproofing, improved fuel efficiency and range, and executive seating for 8. Though Raytheon ended production in 2010, the airframe lives on in remanufactured variants like the Nextant 400XT and 400XTi.
Specifications
| Crew | 2 pilots |
| Passengers | 6–8 |
| Engines | 2 × Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-5 |
| Thrust (each) | 2,965 lbf |
| Max Cruise Speed | 450 KTAS (833 km/h) |
| Range | 1,500 nm (2,778 km) |
| Service Ceiling | 45,000 ft |
| Takeoff Distance | 3,900 ft (1,189 m) |
| Landing Distance | 3,580 ft (1,091 m) |
| Cabin Dimensions (L×W×H) | 15.6 ft × 4.9 ft × 4.8 ft |
| Baggage Volume | 53 cu ft |
| MTOW | 16,300 lb (7,394 kg) |
Cabin & Interior Experience
The Hawker 400XP's cabin offers exceptional space for its size, with a unique oval cross-section that's wider at the shoulders than most competitors. It seats 6 to 8 passengers in a club-plus-divan layout, with fold-out executive tables and a refreshment center. The rear holds a fully enclosed lavatory and 53 cubic feet of baggage space.
Optional in-flight Wi-Fi and a digital entertainment system round out the cabin, which measures 15.6 ft long, 4.9 ft wide, and 4.8 ft tall — comfortable for flights up to about 2.5 hours.
Capabilities & Performance
Equipped with two Williams FJ44-4A-QC engines, the Hawker 400XP climbs to 37,000 ft in under 20 minutes and cruises at nearly 450 knots while burning around 170 gallons per hour, with a max range of 1,500 nm. Its takeoff distance of 3,900 ft and landing distance of 3,580 ft make it accessible at most regional or private airports.
Pilots use Collins Pro Line 4 equipment on this dual-pilot aircraft. Captains typically need at least 3,000 total flight hours, with first officers requiring 750.
Charter Pricing
| Direct Operating Cost | $2,100 – $2,300/hr |
| Fuel Cost (avg) | ~$850/hr |
| Maintenance + Engine Reserves | $600 – $700/hr |
| Total Operating Cost (avg) | ~$2,200/hr |
| Market Value (2025) | $1.5M – $2.2M |
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