Hawker 4000 vs Hawker 800

The Hawker 800 and the Hawker 4000 carry the same brand name applied by the same parent company, but the aircraft beneath the Hawker badge are different in scale, technology, and market position. The Hawker 800 (1984, with the 800XP and 850XP as later variants) is the long-running midsize jet descended from the British Aerospace HS 125 — Honeywell TFE731-5 turbofan engines, a club-four cabin comfortable for six passengers, and a range that covers most domestic and regional international missions. It has one of the largest preowned fleets in the midsize jet category. The Hawker 4000 (2007) was Raytheon/Hawker Beechcraft's attempt at super-midsize competition — composite fuselage structure, Pratt & Whitney Canada PW308 engines, a wider flat-floor cabin, and performance targeting the Challenger 300. It entered service late and into a difficult market; Hawker Beechcraft's 2012 bankruptcy ended production after approximately one hundred aircraft. The cross-shop is midsize reliability and depth versus super-midsize ambition and the support risk that follows a manufacturer's exit from the market.

Live Market Snapshot

Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily

Hawker 4000
For sale now
5
Model years available
2008–2013
Hawker 800
For sale now
55
Median asking
$2,072,500
Range
$1,212,500–$3,000,000
Model years available
1985–2006

Live data from AeroGurus, aggregated daily across the used-aircraft market. Figures are current asking prices, not appraisals — confirm with a pre-buy inspection.

Safety Record

Absolute counts scale with fleet size — the most-produced types log more events without being less safe. Compare the % fatal.

NTSB (1982–now)Hawker 4000Hawker 800
All events—1
Serious—0
Fatal—0
Fatalities—0
% Fatal—0%
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Full Specs Comparison

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Spec / Model Hawker 4000 Hawker 800
Hawker 4000
View 7 listings →
Median $3,625,000
 Hawker 800
View 56 listings →
Median $2,072,500
Price Range $3,512,500 – $3,737,500 $1,212,500 – $3,000,000
Category Super-Midsize Jet Midsize Jet
Model Specifications
Seats 10 8
Cruise Speed 450 kts (833 km/h) 400 kts (741 km/h)
Range 3,280 nm (6,075 km) 2,825 nm (5,232 km)
Service Ceiling 45,000 ft (13,716 m) 41,000 ft (12,497 m)
Max Gross Weight 39,500 lbs (17,917 kg) 27,400 lbs (12,429 kg)
Useful Load 9,500 lbs (4,309 kg) —
Fuel Capacity 1,400.0 gal (5299 L) —
Fuel Burn 260.0 GPH (984 L/h) 240.0 GPH (908 L/h)
TBO 5,000 hrs —
Overhaul Cost $400,000 —
Annual Fixed $450,000 —
Hourly Variable $3,200 —
Engines 2 x Turbofan 2 x Turbofan

Cost of Ownership

Estimate

Hawker 4000

Fuel$1,430/hr
Variable$3,200/hr
Annual Fixed$450,000/yr
Total (200 hrs/yr) $1,090,000/yr

Hawker 800

Fuel$1,320/hr

Which Should You Buy: Hawker 4000 or Hawker 800?

Bottom line: Choose the Hawker 800XP or 850XP for a deep, proven fleet with straightforward maintenance economics — the TFE731's enormous installed base across business aviation means MRO competition and transparent costs, the Hawker 800's large fleet provides pricing clarity, and decades of documented operating costs make financial planning reliable. For six passengers on domestic and regional international missions, the Hawker 800 is a complete answer. Choose the Hawker 4000 cautiously — the composite fuselage, larger flat-floor cabin, and Pratt & Whitney Canada PW308 engines are genuine advantages, and well-maintained examples exist in the preowned fleet. But the manufacturer's 2012 bankruptcy means no factory support organization; buyers must confirm current MRO access through independent providers and commission a pre-purchase inspection by an inspector with specific Hawker 4000 composite structure experience. Safety axis: the Hawker 4000's composite airframe requires NDI (non-destructive inspection) techniques that differ from conventional metal jet inspection — a general jet inspector without composite-specific Hawker 4000 training cannot adequately evaluate the airframe. This is a type-specific pre-purchase requirement.

Pick the 4000 if…

  • More seats — 10 vs 8.
  • Faster cruise — 450 kts vs 400 kts.
  • Longer range — 3280 nm vs 2825 nm.

Pick the 800 if…

  • Budget matters — from $1,212,500 vs $3,512,500, you save ~$2,300,000.
  • More inventory — 56 listings vs 7.

Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened to Hawker Beechcraft and the Hawker brand?
Hawker Beechcraft filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2012. Textron Aviation subsequently acquired the Beechcraft product lines (King Air, Bonanza, Baron, T-6) and continues those in production today. The Hawker jet product lines (800, 850XP, 4000) were not included in Textron's acquisition — Hawker jet production ended permanently. The Hawker name and type certificates were acquired separately; no successor organization has resumed production. Hawker jets are supported by independent MRO providers and parts suppliers.
What is the range and cruise speed of the Hawker 4000 vs Hawker 800?
The Hawker 4000's PW308 engines give it meaningfully better range and performance than the Hawker 800 — the 4000 achieves approximately 3,280 nm range compared to the Hawker 800XP's approximately 2,640 nm, and it cruises faster. The performance gap is real, but the cabin difference is the primary reason to choose the 4000 over the 800: the flat floor and wider interior are categorically more comfortable for longer legs than the Hawker 800's cabin.
Is the Hawker 800 or 4000 better for resale value?
The Hawker 800 maintains more predictable resale due to its large active fleet, deep MRO infrastructure, and transparent market pricing. Hawker 4000 values are less predictable — the small fleet, manufacturer exit, and composite structure MRO concern create uncertainty that some buyers discount heavily. Buyers acquiring a Hawker 4000 should commission an appraisal from someone with specific Hawker 4000 transaction experience rather than a general business jet appraiser.
Which is better, Hawker 4000 or Hawker 800?
It depends on your mission and budget. The 4000 cruises at 450 kts with 3,280 nm range. The 800 cruises at 400 kts with 2,825 nm range. Review the specs table above to find which fits your flying profile.
How do prices compare?
Hawker 4000: from $3,500,000. Prices vary by year, hours, avionics, and condition. Always get a pre-buy inspection.
What's the difference between Hawker 4000 and Hawker 800?
Seats: 10 vs 8. Cruise: 450 vs 400 kts. Range: 3280 vs 2825 nm.
Which is cheaper to operate per hour?
4000: about $3200/hr variable cost. Variable cost includes fuel, reserves and overhaul accruals. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, annual inspection) add to the total.
Which has more seats and useful load?
4000: 10 seats / 9,500 lb useful load. 800: 8 seats. Useful load = max gross weight minus empty weight; it determines how much fuel plus payload you can carry.
How does maintenance compare — TBO and overhaul cost?
4000: 5,000-hour TBO, overhaul ~$400,000. Reaching the time-between-overhaul (TBO) triggers a mandatory engine/airframe rebuild that affects resale value.
Disclaimer: All prices and cost estimates are from third-party sources for informational purposes only. Always obtain professional appraisal and inspection before purchase.
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