Specifications
Beechjet 400 / Hawker 400XP numbers that matter
Published manufacturer and type figures. Charter-relevant first — seats, range, baggage.
Passengers
8up to 9 in a high-density layoutRange
1,351 nm1,555 statute milesCruise speed
450 kt518 mphService ceiling
45,000 ftabove most weather and airline trafficIn service since
1986BeechcraftHourly figures are US charter-market estimates for comparison, not quotes. Actual pricing depends on operator, date, positioning and airport fees.
Cabin geometry
Beechjet 400 / Hawker 400XP inside the dimensions
Compare the usable cabin shape, not only the passenger count. These drawings use the same audited aircraft-comparison data as our comparison tool.
Representative model layout for comparison. The actual aircraft, seating plan, galley, lavatory and furnishings vary by tail and operator; TriStar confirms the offered aircraft before booking.
Where it can actually go
Runway reality for the Beechjet 400 / Hawker 400XP
Published runway figures are planning context only. Suitability depends on the actual aircraft, payload, weather, field elevation and operating conditions, so the proposed airport is checked for the requested trip.
Runway needed
~4,500 fttypical balanced field, mid weightAirport fit
Trip-specificconfirmed for the proposed aircraft and conditionsRange from New York
1,351 nmtransatlantic needs a stop- London — 3,000 nm — needs a fuel stop
- Miami — 950 nm — nonstop
- Los Angeles — 2,150 nm — needs a fuel stop
Runway requirement is typical for the class, not a manufacturer limit — temperature, elevation and payload move it, and dispatch checks the actual field for your date.
Alternatives
Other light jets we charter
Same class, different cabin and economics.
Good to know
Beechjet 400 / Hawker 400XP charter questions
How much does it cost to charter a Beechjet 400 / Hawker 400XP?
We do not publish an estimated hourly rate for the Beechjet 400 / Hawker 400XP: charter pricing for this type varies too much by operator, age and configuration for a single figure to be honest. Dispatch sends a trip-specific total quote for your actual route and dates, usually after current availability is checked.
How many passengers does the Beechjet 400 / Hawker 400XP carry?
8 in the normal charter layout and up to 9 in a high-density configuration. Baggage volume varies by configuration on this type — dispatch checks the actual aircraft before confirming.
How far can the Beechjet 400 / Hawker 400XP fly?
1,351 nautical miles (1,555 statute miles) at a 450 kt cruise. Real range drops with headwind, full seats and hot high airports, so we plan the fuel stop rather than discover it.
Which airports can the Beechjet 400 / Hawker 400XP use?
As a light jet it typically needs about 4,500 ft of runway at mid weights. Runway suitability depends on the actual aircraft, payload, weather and field conditions, so dispatch checks the proposed airport for the requested date.
Price a Beechjet 400 / Hawker 400XP on your route
Tell dispatch where and when. Real availability and one trip-specific total, after current availability is checked.