Light Jet7 seats2,003 nm
Nextant 400XTi
A remanufactured Beechjet airframe with new engines and avionics. Frequently the value option in the class.
The aircraft
Where the 400XTi fits
A remanufactured Beechjet airframe with new engines and avionics. Frequently the value option in the class.
Light jets cover the majority of domestic charter demand. Six to eight seats, two to three hours of comfortable range, and access to nearly every business airport in the country. Most have an enclosed lavatory, most do not have a flight attendant.
On a 1,000 nautical mile sector the Nextant 400XTi plans out near 2h 38m. Push it to 2,000 nautical miles and you are looking at roughly 4h 55m, which is beyond what it will do without a fuel stop.
The cabin measures about 4.75 ft high by 4.9 ft wide across 15.6 ft of length. It is a seated cabin. You move between seats, you do not walk around.
The photograph above is representative of the class and does not show this specific type.
| Specification | Figure |
|---|---|
| Class | Light Jet |
| Typical seating | 7 passengers |
| Published range | 2,003 nm / 3,710 km |
| Typical cruise | 447 kt / 514 mph |
| Cabin height | 4.75 ft |
| Cabin width | 4.9 ft |
| Cabin length | 15.6 ft |
| Cabin volume | approx 261 cu ft |
| Baggage | 55 cu ft |
| Lavatory | Belted, curtained |
| Typical crew | 2 |
| Runway requirement | approx 4,100 ft at MTOW, sea level |
Reach
Routes it flies nonstop
Published city pairs the Nextant 400XTi covers without a fuel stop, using under 80 percent of its book range so a full cabin does not change the answer.
Questions
About the 400XTi
How many passengers does the Nextant 400XTi carry?
Typical charter seating is 7. Maximum certificated seating can be higher, but the practical number falls once baggage and sector length are counted, because seats and fuel compete for the same weight allowance. On a short leg you may fit the full 7. On a leg near the range limit you will not.
What is the range of the Nextant 400XTi?
Published maximum range is 2,003 nautical miles, about 3,710 km. Plan real missions at roughly 80 percent of that figure with a full cabin. Headwinds, a hot departure field and high elevation all reduce it further, which is why we flag legs above that threshold for operator confirmation.
How fast is the Nextant 400XTi?
Typical cruise is 447 knots, which is about 514 mph. On a 1,000 nautical mile sector that works out near 2h 38m block to block once taxi, climb and descent are included. Short sectors run proportionally slower because the aircraft never settles at cruise.
What runway length does the Nextant 400XTi need?
Balanced field length at maximum takeoff weight, sea level, standard temperature is about 4,100 ft. That is the best case. Add elevation, add heat, add a wet runway, and the requirement grows, which is the mechanism behind most weight restrictions at mountain airports on summer afternoons.
Does the Nextant 400XTi have a lavatory?
Belted, curtained lavatory. It is a belted seat behind a curtain rather than a separate room, which is worth knowing before a long sector.
Alternatives
Other light jets
| Aircraft | Seats | Range | Cruise | Cabin height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 8 | 2,010 nm | 464 kt | 4.9 ft |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 7 | 2,040 nm | 416 kt | 4.75 ft |
| Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2 | 8 | 2,165 nm | 451 kt | 4.75 ft |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 6 | 2,080 nm | 464 kt | 4.9 ft |
| Learjet 45XR | 8 | 2,000 nm | 464 kt | 4.9 ft |
Photography on this site is representative. It does not depict a specific aircraft, operator or tail number offered for charter.