HAWKER 800XP

1995’€“ Present

Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • The Hawker 800 series, originally built in the UK, was acquired by Raytheon in 1993, leading to the introduction of the upgraded 800XP model in 1995.
  • The 800XP received an interior upgrade in 1999 and offers advanced avionics options, including the Honeywell SPZ 8000 or Rockwell Collins EFIX-86 systems.
  • Over 1,000 models are currently flying, making the Hawker 800XP popular for fractional aircraft ownership programs and in service with various military forces worldwide.
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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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