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Hawker 850XP Charter

The winglet-equipped Hawker that still offers the widest cabin per dollar in the midsize market. 2,642 nm of range and a flat-floor cabin for eight, from about 3 million USD.

RANGE
4,893 km
MAX PAX
8
TOP SPEED
448 kt
CABIN H.
1.75 m
Hawker 850XP exterior

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Overview

The Hawker 850XP at a glance

The Hawker 850XP is chosen for three missions. First, cabin space on a budget, since 1.83 m of width and a flat floor beat a Citation XLS+ for about half the acquisition cost. Second, trans-Europe legs, where 4,893 km covers London to Athens or Zurich to Moscow with eight seats full. Third, stopping performance, with a 696 m landing distance that opens short arrival fields. The trade-offs are a 1,534 m takeoff requirement, 257 gph fuel burn and a closed production line.
Specifications

Hawker 850XP specifications & fast facts

Range
4,893 km
Passengers
8
Top speed
448 kt
Cabin height
1.75 m
Cabin width
1.83 m
Manufacturer
Hawker Beechcraft (originally British Aerospace)
Country of origin
United Kingdom (Broughton and Chester), assembly and completion at Wichita, Kansas
First flight
26 June 1983 (Hawker 800 series)
In production since
2006 as the 850XP, production ended 2013
Aircraft still built
No, the Hawker line closed after the 2013 Hawker Beechcraft restructuring
Units delivered
262 Hawker 850XP built, about 650 across the Hawker 800 series
Engines
2 × Honeywell TFE731-5BR, 4,660 lbf each
Avionics
Collins Pro Line 21 with four flat-panel displays
Max cruise altitude
41,000 ft
Cabin altitude
8,000 ft at FL410
Baggage volume
1,416 L (50 cu ft), 395 lb limit
Takeoff distance
1,534 m (5,032 ft) at MTOW
Landing distance
696 m (2,283 ft)
Runway suitability
Needs about 5,000 ft for takeoff, but stops in under 700 m
Certification
Certified March 2006 as a development of the 800XP type certificate
Lavatory
Aft enclosed lavatory with sink, externally serviced
Ownership & operating costs

Cost to charter, buy and operate a Hawker 850XP

Charter rate (EUR/hr)
€6,000 to 8,400
Ex-tax, European operators
Charter rate (USD/hr)
$4,800 to 6,200
North American operators
List price, new
~$13.79M
Factory-new, current model year
Pre-owned market
$2.5 to 4.5M
5-8 year old aircraft
Annual fixed cost
$300,000 to 420,000
Crew, hangar, insurance
Variable cost per hour
$2,400 to 3,100
Fuel, maintenance, fees
Crew required
2 pilots, cabin attendant optional.
Fuel burn
257 gph typical cruise (about 973 L/h)
Typical cruise
Typical annual use
300 to 450 hrs/yr
Hangar footprint
15.6 m × 17.1 m

Hawker production ended with the 2013 restructuring of Hawker Beechcraft, so there is no factory successor. Support continues through Textron Aviation and independent Hawker specialists, and 262 850XPs are in the market.

Compare

Hawker 850XP vs. similar midsize jets

How the Hawker 850XP stacks up against the other midsize jets we charter. Tap any linked model for the full spec sheet.

Aircraft Range Pax Top speed Cabin H × W Notes
Cessna Citation Latitude 5,560 km 9 446 kt 1.83 × 1.98 m The default modern midsize. Flat floor, best-in-class cabin height, single-club or double-club layouts.
Embraer Praetor 600 7,223 km 8 466 kt 1.83 × 2.08 m Officially super-midsize by range but midsize-priced by charter market. Best cabin altitude in class (5,800 ft at FL450).
Hawker 900XP 5,000 km 8 448 kt 1.75 × 1.83 m The classic midsize workhorse. Still popular for its cabin length; slightly older tails now retiring.
Learjet 60XR 4,630 km 7 464 kt 1.73 × 1.83 m Fastest in the midsize category. Preferred when time-to-destination matters more than cabin volume.
Embraer Legacy 450 5,371 km 9 466 kt 1.83 × 2.08 m The first fly-by-wire midsize. Six-foot stand-up cabin, Pro Line Fusion avionics, best-in-class cabin altitude.
Embraer Praetor 500 6,186 km 9 466 kt 1.83 × 2.08 m The Legacy 450 evolved. Winglets and additional fuel bring range to 3,340 nm. Class-leading cabin altitude of 5,800 ft.
Cessna Citation Latitude Embraer Praetor 600 Hawker 900XP Learjet 60XR Embraer Legacy 450 Embraer Praetor 500

Considering a different size? Browse the full midsize jet lineup, or step up to a midsize jet for longer legs.

Gallery

Hawker 850XP photos

Hawker 850XP midsize jet on climb-out with winglets clearly visible
Hawker 850XP midsize jet on climb-out with winglets clearly visible
Hawker 850XP cabin with flat floor, double-club seating and burr walnut veneer
Hawker 850XP cabin with flat floor, double-club seating and burr walnut veneer
Hawker 850XP on a wet ramp with airstair door lowered
Hawker 850XP on a wet ramp with airstair door lowered
Hawker 850XP Collins Pro Line 21 flight deck
Hawker 850XP Collins Pro Line 21 flight deck
Typical missions

Popular Hawker 850XP routes

London → Athens 3 h 30 min
Zurich → Moscow 3 h 40 min
Frankfurt → Madrid 2 h 40 min
Milan → Mykonos 2 h 25 min
Paris → Athens 3 h 20 min
New York → Miami 2 h 55 min
Questions

Hawker 850XP FAQ

How many passengers can the Hawker 850XP seat?
Eight in the standard double-club charter layout, nine with the belted lavatory seat. The flat floor and 1.83 m width make it feel larger than a Citation XLS+ at the same seat count.
What is the Hawker 850XP hourly charter rate?
European brokers publish 6,000 to 8,400 EUR per hour for the type. North-American operators quote 4,800 to 6,200 USD per hour across the Hawker 800, 800XP and 850XP fleet.
How much does a Hawker 850XP cost?
Unit cost when new in 2006 was about 13.79 million USD. Pre-owned aircraft now run 2.5 to 4.5 million USD, which makes the 850XP one of the cheapest ways to buy a wide-cabin midsize jet.
What does it cost to own and operate a Hawker 850XP?
Fixed costs run about 300,000 to 420,000 USD per year. Variable costs are 2,400 to 3,100 USD per flight hour, with fuel burn near 257 gallons per hour. Engine programme enrolment on the TFE731-5BR is the single biggest factor in resale value.
How many crew does the Hawker 850XP need?
Two pilots. A cabin attendant is optional and used mainly on legs over three hours or with full seats. The type is not single-pilot certified.
Where is the Hawker 850XP built?
Fuselages and wings were built at Broughton and Chester in the United Kingdom, with final assembly, systems installation and interior completion at Wichita, Kansas. Support today runs through Textron Aviation and independent Hawker specialists.
When did the Hawker 850XP first fly?
The Hawker 800 airframe first flew on 26 June 1983. The 850XP variant, which adds winglets and Pro Line 21 avionics, was certified in March 2006.
Is the Hawker 850XP still in production?
No. Production ended with the restructuring of Hawker Beechcraft in 2013 and there is no factory successor to the Hawker line. The installed fleet of 262 850XPs and roughly 650 Hawker 800-series aircraft keeps parts and maintenance capacity available.
What engines does the Hawker 850XP use?
Two Honeywell TFE731-5BR turbofans producing 4,660 lbf each. The TFE731 is one of the most widely used business jet engines ever built, which keeps overhaul slots and rental engines easy to source.
How does the Hawker 850XP compare to a Cessna Citation XLS+?
The Hawker has a wider 1.83 m flat-floor cabin and about 1,450 km more range. The XLS+ takes off in 1,085 m against 1,534 m for the Hawker and burns 210 gph against 257 gph. Buy the Hawker for cabin and range per dollar, the XLS+ for field performance and lower running cost.
Can the Hawker 850XP use short runways?
Partly. It stops in 696 m, which is excellent, but needs about 1,534 m to take off at MTOW. Sardinia and Ibiza are fine, while Samedan and short island strips usually require a weight penalty.
What is the baggage capacity?
1,416 litres or about 50 cubic feet, with a 395 lb weight limit. That is modest for the cabin size, so ski and golf trips with eight passengers need careful load planning.