HAWKER 800XP

1995’€“ Present

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Key Takeaways:

  • The Hawker 800XP business jet, initially built in the UK and later by Raytheon after a 1993 acquisition, has over 1,000 units flying globally since its 1995 service entry.
  • It features an interior upgrade from 1999 and offers advanced avionics systems, including the Honeywell SPZ 8000 suite or an optional Rockwell Collins EFIX-86.
  • The aircraft is highly popular for fractional aircraft ownership programs and is also utilized by military forces in the U.S. Air Force, the Republic of China, and Japan.
  • The Hawker 800XP offers strong performance with a maximum cruise speed of 447 knots, a range of 2,285-2,621 nautical miles, and a service ceiling of 41,000 feet.
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STANDARD DATA: Seats 8-15. Gross wt. 28,120. Empty wt. 16,245. Fuel capacity 1,492. Engines two 4,669-lb. Honeywell TFE731-5BR turbofans. PERFORMANCE: Max cruise 447 kts. Long range cruise 402 kts. Range 2,285-2,621 nm. Ceiling 41,000. Takeoff distance 5,030′. Landing distance 2,650′.

The series 800 Hawkers were built in the UK until Raytheon purchased the production rights from Hawker Siddeley in 1993, and two years later the 800XP went into service. Over 1,000 of both models are now flying. The 800XP got an interior upgrade in 1999. Pilots got the Honeywell SPZ 8000 avionics suite or can choose the Rockwell Collins EFIX-86 system as an option. The Hawker 800XP has been extremely well received for fractional aircraft ownership programs, as well as finding service with the U.S. Air Force, the Republic of China and in Japan.

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