Midsize Jet8 seats2,830 nm
Hawker 900XP
Wide, quiet cabin with winglets added for range. External baggage access is limited compared with newer designs.
The aircraft
Where the 900XP fits
Wide, quiet cabin with winglets added for range. External baggage access is limited compared with newer designs.
The midsize class is where the cabin becomes a room rather than a seat. Ceiling height crosses five and a half feet, baggage capacity roughly doubles over a light jet, and range covers most of the continental United States.
On a 1,000 nautical mile sector the Hawker 900XP plans out near 2h 38m. Push it to 2,000 nautical miles and you are looking at roughly 4h 54m, which it covers nonstop.
The cabin measures about 5.75 ft high by 6 ft wide across 21.3 ft of length. Most adults can move around with a slight stoop rather than a crouch.
The photograph above is representative of the class and does not show this specific type.
| Specification | Figure |
|---|---|
| Class | Midsize Jet |
| Typical seating | 8 passengers |
| Published range | 2,830 nm / 5,241 km |
| Typical cruise | 448 kt / 516 mph |
| Cabin height | 5.75 ft |
| Cabin width | 6 ft |
| Cabin length | 21.3 ft |
| Cabin volume | approx 529 cu ft |
| Baggage | 49 cu ft |
| Lavatory | Enclosed |
| Typical crew | 2 |
| Runway requirement | approx 5,100 ft at MTOW, sea level |
Reach
Routes it flies nonstop
Published city pairs the Hawker 900XP 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 900XP
How many passengers does the Hawker 900XP carry?
Typical charter seating is 8. 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 8. On a leg near the range limit you will not.
What is the range of the Hawker 900XP?
Published maximum range is 2,830 nautical miles, about 5,241 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 Hawker 900XP?
Typical cruise is 448 knots, which is about 516 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 Hawker 900XP need?
Balanced field length at maximum takeoff weight, sea level, standard temperature is about 5,100 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 Hawker 900XP have a lavatory?
Enclosed lavatory. It is a separate compartment with a door, not a curtained seat.
Alternatives
Other midsize jets
| Aircraft | Seats | Range | Cruise | Cabin height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 9 | 2,100 nm | 441 kt | 5.7 ft |
| Cessna Citation Latitude | 9 | 2,700 nm | 446 kt | 6 ft |
| Hawker 800XP | 8 | 2,540 nm | 448 kt | 5.75 ft |
| Learjet 60XR | 7 | 2,405 nm | 466 kt | 5.7 ft |
| Gulfstream G150 | 7 | 2,950 nm | 459 kt | 5.75 ft |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 9 | 3,340 nm | 466 kt | 6 ft |
Photography on this site is representative. It does not depict a specific aircraft, operator or tail number offered for charter.