Charter a Hawker 800XP

The Hawker 800XP (Extended Performance) is the defining variant of the Hawker 800 family - certified in April 1995 as a direct successor to the Hawker 800A, with more powerful engines, extended range and improved short-field performance. The XP designation reflects the primary upgrades: Honeywell TFE731-5BR engines at 4,660 lbf each (up from 4,300 lbf on the 800A), delivering approximately 200 nm of additional range and significantly better climb and runway performance. An external baggage compartment replaced an internal avionics bay to increase luggage capacity. Production ran from 1995 to 2005 with approximately 426 to 475 aircraft delivered globally, making the Hawker 800XP the most numerous variant in the Hawker 800 series and the most common Hawker type in active US Part 135 charter service - AceJet documented 99 aircraft across 53 operators on active certificates.

The Hawker 800XP traces its lineage to the de Havilland DH.125 of 1962, through Hawker Siddeley, British Aerospace and Raytheon Aircraft before becoming the Hawker 800XP under Raytheon/Hawker Beechcraft. The cabin measures 6.5 m long, 1.83 m wide and 1.75 m high - 551 ft³ and above the midsize category average on both width (6.0 ft vs 5.5 ft average) and headroom. Maximum range is 2,540 nm (4,704 km) NBAA IFR with four passengers, covering New York to Los Angeles and London to Athens non-stop. Charter prices start from approximately £2,200 per flight hour. For the full fleet see our private jet price guide or browse our complete fleet.

Why charter the Hawker 800XP?

• Most numerous Hawker in active charter service - 99 aircraft across 53 US operators; established MRO network. The Hawker 800XP fleet size is its most practical operational advantage. AceJet documented 99 aircraft on active US Part 135 certificates across 53 operators. Wikipedia noted 384 aircraft remain in operation globally. This fleet depth means spare parts, maintenance support, trained crews and type-familiar operators are available at a breadth no subsequent Hawker variant can match. For charter clients who value operational consistency and redundant availability, the Hawker 800XP fleet provides a depth unavailable from the 100 Hawker 850XPs or 48 Hawker 750s combined;
• 2,540 nm range - 135 nm more than the Learjet 60; New York to Los Angeles and London to Athens non-stop. The Hawker 800XP achieves 2,540 nm (4,704 km) NBAA IFR range with four passengers - 135 nm more than the competing Learjet 60 (2,405 nm) at comparable price points. AceJet specifically noted this range advantage and the wider 6.0 ft cabin as the two primary differentiators over the Learjet 60. At maximum range the Hawker 800XP covers New York to Los Angeles (approximately 2,450 nm) non-stop with careful fuel planning, and all major European capital-to-capital routes comfortably from UK airports. The ventral 220-gallon fuel tank supplements wing fuel to achieve this range;
• Cabin 6.0 ft wide and 5.8 ft tall - above midsize category averages on both dimensions. AceJet confirmed the Hawker 800XP cabin at 6.0 ft (1.83 m) wide and 5.8 ft (1.75 m) tall is above the midsize category averages of 5.5 ft width and equivalent height comparisons. The flat floor runs the full 21.3 ft (6.5 m) cabin length. Eight passengers travel in standard double-club or forward four-club plus three-seat divan plus one seat configuration, with the enclosed aft lavatory providing a ninth belted position. The 360-degree rotating leather armchairs and fold-out wooden tables provide the working environment for corporate day trips;
• TFE731-5BR engines at 4,660 lbf - improved runway performance over Hawker 800A; 5,640 ft balanced field. The Honeywell TFE731-5BR engines on the Hawker 800XP deliver 360 lbf more thrust per engine than the 800A's TFE731-5R-1H, improving climb rate to 3,415 ft/min and shortening the balanced field length to 5,640 ft. AvBuyer noted this "improved payload capabilities, performance enhancements and updated systems" as the XP variant's primary advance. The improved runway performance allows the Hawker 800XP to access more regional airports than the 800A while carrying comparable payload. Military versions - South Korea's eight RC-800 reconnaissance aircraft - validate the airframe's structural and performance specification;
• Honeywell SPZ-8000 avionics standard; most aircraft upgraded to Collins Pro Line 21. The Hawker 800XP was originally equipped with the Honeywell SPZ-8000 dual-channel fail-operational digital flight system across five displays with GPS, GPWS, TCAS II and dual autopilot - the same architecture as the Hawker 1000. Most active charter aircraft have been upgraded to Collins Pro Line 21 with four 8x10-inch AMLCD displays, IFIS electronic charts and NEXRAD weather radar, bringing the flight deck to the same standard as newer Hawker 750 and 850XP aircraft. ADS-B Out is standard on updated aircraft. Confirm avionics configuration with operator before booking;
• External 45 ft³ baggage compartment plus internal hold - more total luggage than earlier Hawker 800. The Hawker 800XP introduced an external 45 ft³ baggage compartment in place of the avionics bay that previously occupied the same space on the 800A. PrivateJetCardComparisons noted this made "avionics boxes that used to take up space in the compartment... so small they are mounted in the nose or other out of the way areas," converting the space to passenger luggage. The total external and internal baggage capacity of approximately 49 ft³ accommodates approximately 12 suitcases - practical for 8-passenger Gulf and transatlantic missions.

Charter cost - Hawker 800XP prices from UK airports

Hourly rates run from approximately £2,200 to £2,800 - in the midsize category, below the Hawker 900XP and above the Hawker 700, reflecting the Hawker 800XP's proven platform, 2,540 nm range and the depth of operator choice from 384 active aircraft globally. For 5 to 8 passengers on UK regional and European missions, the Hawker 800XP provides the widest-in-class cabin at competitive midsize rates.

Indicative one-way prices from UK airports:

• London to New York - from £26,400 (7 passengers, non-stop at lighter load, approximately 7 hours 30 minutes);
• London to Dubai - from £30,800 (7 passengers, with fuel stop, approximately 8 hours total);
• London to Geneva - from £3,960 (7 passengers, approximately 1 hour 15 minutes);
• London to Athens - from £8,800 (7 passengers, non-stop, approximately 3 hours 30 minutes);
• London to Moscow - from £11,000 (7 passengers, non-stop, approximately 3 hours 30 minutes);
• Edinburgh to Istanbul - from £11,000 (7 passengers, approximately 3 hours 30 minutes);
• London to Lagos - from £26,400 (7 passengers, with fuel stop, approximately 7 hours total).

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Ideal routes for the Hawker 800XP

Best matched to UK regional and European missions and longer sectors where 2,540 nm range, the widest midsize cabin and proven fleet depth serve groups of 5 to 8:

• UK and European routes where 6.0 ft cabin width matters (1 to 3.5 hours). Edinburgh, Paris, Geneva, Amsterdam, Rome, Athens and Istanbul are all within comfortable range. AceJet confirmed the 6.0 ft cabin width is above the midsize category average of 5.5 ft - a practically perceptible difference on 2 to 3-hour European sectors. The flat floor, 360-degree rotating seats and fold-out wooden tables support genuine working meetings in flight. The standard enclosed aft lavatory and forward galley provide full amenities throughout;
• Transatlantic at lighter loads - New York to Los Angeles (2,450 nm) within range. AceJet identified coast-to-coast US routes (New York to Los Angeles, New York to Miami, Chicago to Los Angeles) as the Hawker 800XP's primary domestic mission. The equivalent UK mission is London to destinations in the Gulf at lighter loads. The 2,540 nm NBAA IFR range provides comfortable margin on most European capital-pair routes and non-stop access to all major UK-to-Middle East missions within that envelope;
• London to Athens non-stop (approximately 3,500 nm at reduced payload) - range advantage over Learjet 60. The Hawker 800XP's 135 nm range advantage over the Learjet 60 (2,540 nm vs 2,405 nm) is operationally meaningful on London to Athens (approximately 1,800 nm), London to Moscow (approximately 1,550 nm) and London to Istanbul (approximately 1,550 nm) - all comfortable non-stop sectors that a Learjet 60 at comparable load can equally cover, but where the Hawker 800XP provides more cabin width at the same or comparable rate;
• High-frequency European programmes where fleet depth and MRO availability reduce risk. The 384 active Hawker 800XPs globally, 99 on US Part 135 alone, provide the deepest parts and maintenance network of any Hawker variant. For corporate clients running high-frequency European programmes where operational availability matters, the Hawker 800XP fleet's maintenance infrastructure offers practical risk reduction unavailable from newer but rarer types;
• Groups of 6 to 8 where cabin width is the priority at midsize rates. For groups who have experienced Citation XLS or Learjet 60 cabins (5.5 ft and narrower respectively) and value the extra 0.5 ft of Hawker 800XP width, the practical effect at 6 to 8 passengers on 2 to 4-hour European sectors is meaningful - more elbow room, more comfortable facing-seat meetings and better movement through the cabin during the sector.

Cabin and in-flight experience

The Hawker 800XP cabin measures 6.5 m long, 1.83 m wide and 1.75 m high - 551 ft³, flat floor throughout. Eight passengers in standard double-club configuration with 360-degree rotating leather armchairs and fold-out wooden tables; or forward four-seat club, one individual seat and a three-seat aft divan. A ninth seat is available in the enclosed aft lavatory. Cup holders and computer connectors are fitted at each seat position. The forward galley provides hot meals, drinks and snacks. A closet is fitted forward of the cabin. Cabin pressure differential is 8.5 psi, maintaining 7,500 ft cabin altitude at FL410.

Most active Hawker 800XP charter aircraft have been avionics-upgraded from the original Honeywell SPZ-8000 to Collins Pro Line 21 with four 8x10-inch AMLCD displays, IFIS electronic charts and NEXRAD weather radar. ADS-B Out is standard on updated aircraft. Original aircraft: Honeywell SPZ-8000 with five displays; GPS; GPWS; TCAS II; dual autopilot. Two TFE731-5BR engines at 4,660 lbf each power the aircraft to 447 kt maximum cruise at 41,000 ft.

• Cabin. 6.5 m x 1.83 m x 1.75 m; 551 ft³; flat floor; 8 passengers;
• Seats. 360-degree rotating leather armchairs; fold-out wooden tables; cup holders; computer connectors;
• Layout. Double-club or 4-club + 1 + 3-divan; 9th in enclosed aft lavatory;
• Galley. Forward; hot meals, drinks, snacks;
• Pressurisation. 8.5 psi; 7,500 ft at FL410;
• Baggage. ~49 ft³ total (external 45 ft³ + internal); ~12 suitcases;
• Avionics. Most updated: Collins Pro Line 21 / IFIS / NEXRAD / ADS-B Out (original: Honeywell SPZ-8000);
• Engines. 2 x Honeywell TFE731-5BR (4,660 lbf each; 3,415 ft/min climb rate).

Technical specifications

Hawker 800XP vs similar aircraft

• Hawker 800XP vs Hawker 850XP. The Hawker 850XP is identical to the Hawker 800XP except for winglets (extending range by 100-140 nm to approximately 2,640 nm), Collins Pro Line 21 avionics as standard, and a redesigned interior within the same 551 ft³ cabin. Jetcraft confirmed "the Hawker 850XP is identical to the Hawker 800XP except it has upgraded avionics, a redesigned cabin interior... and includes winglets." Charter rates for the 850XP run approximately 10 to 15% higher. Most Hawker 800XP charter aircraft now carry updated Pro Line 21 avionics, closing the primary practical gap. For missions within 2,540 nm the Hawker 800XP at lower rates is the economical choice;
• Hawker 800XP vs Learjet 60. AceJet specifically compared these: the Hawker 800XP has 135 nm more range (2,540 nm vs 2,405 nm) and a wider cabin at 6.0 ft vs the Learjet 60's narrower interior. The Learjet 60 is faster (466 kt vs 447 kt). Charter rates are broadly comparable. Both have 80-99 aircraft on US Part 135 certificates. For groups of 6 to 8 where cabin width and range are the priorities, the Hawker 800XP is the stronger choice. For maximum speed on time-sensitive sectors, the Learjet 60 is preferable;
• Hawker 800XP vs Cessna Citation XLS+. The Citation XLS+ has modern Garmin G5000 avionics, lower operating costs and a strong global Cessna support network. Charter rates are broadly comparable or slightly lower. The Hawker 800XP counters with a wider cabin (6.0 ft vs XLS+'s 5.5 ft), 551 ft³ vs Citation XLS+'s 461 ft³ (19% more), 2,540 nm range (vs XLS+ approximately 2,100 nm), and the depth of 384 globally active aircraft with established MRO networks.

Frequently asked questions - Hawker 800XP charter

How much does it cost to charter a Hawker 800XP?
Charter rates run from approximately £2,200 to £2,800 per flight hour. London to Geneva costs from £3,960 for 7 passengers. London to Athens costs from £8,800. London to Edinburgh costs from £2,640. All quotes from Private Jets UK are fully itemised with no hidden charges.

What is the difference between the Hawker 800XP and the Hawker 850XP?
Jetcraft confirmed the Hawker 850XP "is identical to the Hawker 800XP except it has upgraded avionics, a redesigned cabin interior (within the same 551 cubic foot space), and includes winglets that have increased its range by 140 nautical miles." The 850XP's Collins Pro Line 21 avionics are standard equipment; most active Hawker 800XP charter aircraft have been upgraded to the same standard. The 850XP certified in 2006; 100 aircraft were built versus 426-475 Hawker 800XPs.

How does the Hawker 800XP compare to the Learjet 60?
The Hawker 800XP has 135 nm more range (2,540 nm vs 2,405 nm) and a wider cabin at 6.0 ft versus the Learjet 60's narrower interior. The Learjet 60 is faster at 466 knots versus 447 knots. Both have comparable numbers on active US Part 135 certificates. For groups where cabin width and range matter most, the Hawker 800XP is preferable. For maximum speed on time-critical sectors, the Learjet 60 is the faster choice.

How many passengers can fly on a Hawker 800XP?
Eight in standard configuration: double-club layout or forward four-seat club plus a three-seat aft divan plus one individual seat. A ninth position is available via the enclosed aft lavatory's belted seat. The 6.5 m flat-floor cabin with 6.0 ft width provides above-average midsize cabin dimensions throughout.

Are Hawker 800XP avionics current?
Original Hawker 800XPs were equipped with the Honeywell SPZ-8000 five-screen system. Most active charter aircraft have been upgraded to Collins Pro Line 21 with four 8x10-inch AMLCD displays, IFIS electronic charts, NEXRAD weather radar and ADS-B Out. Confirm the specific avionics configuration of any Hawker 800XP aircraft with the operator before booking.