Searching for the perfect private jet for your next business trip? Whether you’re flying to New York or the next country over, these mid-size private jets have you covered. Below, we take a close look at the comparison and contrast in this Challenger 300 vs Hawker 800XP breakdown, both popular aircraft in the world of private aviation.
The Challenger 300
The Challenger 300 by Bombardier is a favorite private jet in the world of super midsize jets because it has a long range and is remarkably fuel efficient. Also, not only can it get you to far-flung destinations, but it can get you there comfortably with its spacious cabin offering plenty of room for meetings, family time, or a peaceful nap in the sky.
Meanwhile, all seats come with fold-out tables and individual power sockets so passengers can remain plugged in and charged up. There’s also ample natural light and a powerful two-zone air conditioning system, so you may not even notice you’re in the air.
The Hawker 800XP is the third-generation model of Beechcraft’s Hawker 800 series and was manufactured from 1995 to 2005. As a result, we like to consider the Hawker 800XP as the workhorse of the private aviation industry. Its most attractive qualities are that it’s efficient, safe, and reliable, making it ideal for business travelers.
Another perk of the Hawker 800XP is that it is capable of departing from shorter runways than most international flights require, expanding the list of destinations within reach. Additionally, it has both intercontinental and short-range capabilities. Meanwhile, the baggage compartment is accessible in-flight and the typical cabin configuration is a four-person club section, a three-person divan, and one forward-facing seat, so there’s a comfortable spot for everyone, no matter the in-flight agenda.
Consequently, we offer a Hawker 800XP membership at Magellan Jets, which is one of our most popular private jet memberships! Above all, you’ll enjoy the same benefits we offer for all Elevate members: no peak or blackout days, no interchange fees and guaranteed availability.
Side-By-Side Comparison: Challenger 300 vs Hawker 800XP
RANGE:
Challenger 300: 3,100 nautical miles
Hawker 800XP: 2,540 nautical miles
(A difference of about 560 nautical miles)
PASSENGERS:
Challenger 300: up to 8 passengers
Hawker 800XP: up to 8 passengers
(Here at Magellan Jets, we guarantee 8 passengers on both aircraft, as there are many different configurations.)
CABIN SIZE:
Challenger 300:
Cabin Height: 6 ft 1 in
Cabin Width: 7 ft 2 in
Cabin Length: 25 ft 2 in
Cabin Volume: 860 cubic feet
Internal Baggage: 106 cubic feet
Hawker 800XP:
Cabin Height: 5 ft 8 in
Cabin Width: 6 ft
Cabin Length: 21 ft 3 in
Cabin Volume: 604 cubic feet
Internal Baggage: 48 cubic feet
(Note, the cabin of the Hawker 800XP is smaller than the Challenger 300.)
AVIONICS:
Challenger 300: Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 system, which displays information across four 12-10-inch LCD screens
Hawker 800XP: Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 avionics Airshow 21 cabin management system
(The Challenger 300 and the Hawker 800XP feature the same avionics system.)
Overall, the Challenger 300 is a bit larger, has a longer range and slightly faster speeds, yet in many respects these two private jets are quite similar. Challenger 300 and Hawker 800XP are good options for most business aviation needs.
In conclusion, you are considering exiting your fractional contract or supplemental lift options, check out our ELEVATE Membership Services Program – it comes with no peak day surcharge or blackout days, no interchange fees and guaranteed availability.
The ultra-large Embraer Lineage 1000E features a five zone cabin meant for business, relaxation, and privacy. Available in variously themed designs, the Lineage 1000E can be configured in a multitude of ways based on your personal preference and style.
When passengers step into the Lineage 1000E, they will find first class designs and amenities throughout. The luxurious standard cabin configuration in the 1000E seats 13 to 19 passengers and includes a crew rest area, two single-club seat sections, four-place conference seating, divan with credenza, and a master suite with walk-in shower. The cabin features electric doors and tables, premium leather seats, high speed data connections, and wireless iPad controls. In the two sided galley, there are options for an espresso machine, wine cooler, microwave, and more.
What makes the Lineage 1000E unique are the five innovative design concepts developed exclusively for this jet. Themes ranging from super yachts to old Hollywood glamour are showcased in this ultra-large aircraft.
The Skyacht One concept was created with luxurious super yachts in mind. A nautical theme runs throughout the entire cabin and perfectly combines the elegance of a yacht with the features of a private jet.
Kyoto Airship
The Kyoto Airship showcases expansive glass windows that fill the cabin with natural light and offer spectacular views from every seat. This design was meant to bring the beauty of nature into the aircraft to create a harmonious and peaceful atmosphere for travelers.
Skyranch One
The Skyranch One design combines the refinement and relaxation of the West. A bison horn beer tap, bleached wood, and saddle inspired leather seats bring out the best of the West in this concept.
Bringing classic and iconic New York style onboard, the 1930’s inspired Manhattan cabin features gold trim details, dark wood flooring, and elegant artwork to make travelers feel like they are in a high-end club in Manhattan.
Hollywood
The Hollywood theme showcases the glamorous lifestyle of old Hollywood. Art deco combined with neoclassic artwork set the tone for this sleek concept.
Lineage 1000E Specifications
Range – 4,600 nm
Operating Speed – 0.82 Mach
Maximum Altitude – 41,000 ft
Engine Thrust – 18,500 lb
Total Baggage Capacity – 443 cu ft
Avionics Suite
The Honeywell Primus Epic avionics suite features steep approach capability, windshear detection and guidance system, Embraer Enhanced Visual System, and more. Autothrottle, a weather radar with turbulence detection, and fly-by-wire help to reduce pilot workload and increase safety. Pilots will find one of the roomiest cockpits in the industry when flying the Lineage 1000E.
With five design concepts to choose from and endless interior configurations, passengers aboard the Embraer Lineage 1000E will feel they stepped into another world. The Lineage 1000E starts at $53 million and increases based on chosen design concept.
Designed around business, Bombardier’s Global 5000 boasts all the necessary amenities to continue business productivity in flight. With fast internet connectivity, a dedicated media bay with accessible ports, and enough room for your team, the Global 5000 makes it possible to stay connected as if you never left the office.
The Global 5000’s three zone cabin seats 13 passengers comfortably but has enough room for 16 passengers. With over 40 feet in length and almost 8 feet in width, there is plenty of room on board for mobility. Conference grouping, club seats, and a divan are all standard and make business productivity easy.
Bombardier offers the fastest in-flight internet connectivity worldwide that helps keep you and your colleagues up to date at all times. Additionally, a media credenza is centralized in the cabin and offers both USB and HDMI ports that allow connection to any portable device.
100% fresh air is constantly filtered throughout the cabin and air temperature can easily be adjusted at any time. The in-flight luggage compartment makes it easy to access personal belongings during the flight.
Powerful Performance
Two Rolls-Royce turbofan engines power the Global 5000 and produce 14,750 pounds of thrust each. At this force, the aircraft can reach a top speed of Mach 0.89 and travel 5,200 nautical miles.
Intuitive Flight Deck
Within the cockpit, Bombardier’s Vision flight deck features four large LCD screens for easy organization and viewing. The system features graphical flight planning as well as a weather radar. The cockpit is also equipped with a Head-Up Display System, Enhanced Vision System, and Synthetic Vision System.
Providing an environment where business can continue despite travel, The Bombardier Global 5000 features all the amenities for comfort and productivity. It is priced at about $50 million.
Dassault’s Falcon 20-5 comes after two Falcon 20 upgrades which included new engines and improved performance. This midsize jet has been perfected over the years to continue delivering seamless travel experiences.
Falcon 20-5: Everything You Need to Know
Falcon 20-5 Interior
At 700 cubic feet, the midsize cabin is host to two living areas and can accommodate eight to ten passengers. The two zones can be configured in a double-club arrangement or a club and divan combination. At 24 feet long, the cabin has a forward galley equipped with all the necessities and the aft lavatory has full-width for more comfort.
Improved Performance
After the Falcon 20 was introduced to the market, it received two engine upgrades to improve speed and power. The second upgrade gave the aircraft two Allied Signal engines, each producing 4,750 pounds of thrust. With an additional 250 pounds of thrust compared to the previous engines, the aircraft became the Falcon 20-5.
The new engines not only improve aircraft power, but improve other areas as well. The Falcon 20-5 can climb to an altitude of 39,000 feet in just 27 minutes, which is seven minutes less than with the previous engines. The aircraft can carry an additional 850 pounds, increasing the maximum take-off weight to 30,325 pounds. Additionally, the engines help to increase the range to 2,258 nautical miles.
Avionics
In the cockpit, pilots will find the Collins Pro Line 4 system with APS 30 autopilot. The cockpit also features various other systems including Sperry Primus 400 color weather radar that decreases workload and increases awareness.
Fitted with better and more powerful engines, the Falcon 20-5 has evolved within the midsize jet category. With greater speed, range, and climb performance, the Falcon 20-5 provides seamless travel on every flight.
As a staple aircraft in the Gulfstream family, the G400 is a heavy jet providing constant reliability and unbeatable performance. First delivered in 1987, the Gulfstream G400 has been a favorite among the aviation community ever since.
Gulfstream G400: Everything You Need To Know
Gulfstream G400 Interior
Seating 10 to 12 passengers, the G400’s stand-up cabin is both spacious and comfortable. With over six feet in height, over seven feet in width, and over 40 feet in length, there is an abundance of room on board the G400 which is perfect for working or relaxing. Natural light flows through out the three zone cabin due to the 12 Gulfstream panoramic windows. Additionally, the internal baggage volume of the G400 is 169 cubic feet, offering more than enough space for passenger luggage.
Performance
The Gulfstream G400 is immediately recognizable by its low swept wing with winglets, its swept T-tail with horizontal stabilizer, and its two powerful rear fuselage mounted engines. The technical advancements are due largely in part to the two Rolls-Royce MK 611-8 engines that power this jet above and beyond the previous fuel consumption rates, by a 15% improvement margin. With these engines, the Gulfstream G400 will fly at speeds up to 505 knots and has a range of 4,220 nautical miles.
Flight Deck
The G400 has employed several systems that improve pilot maneuverability and ease of flight. The Collins radios, FMS, and dual Honeywell laser inertial reference systems are the most notable. This jet also includes Goodyear Aerospace’s brake-by-wire system and a Dowty fail-passive steer-by-wire system, and is the first of the Gulfstream family to put this system to use.
Without fail, the Gulfstream G400 continues to deliver seamless flights since its introduction to the aviation community.
Paving the way for business trijets, Dassault’s Falcon 7X is a revolutionary aircraft designed to provide exceptional performance and comfort. With over 200 Falcon 7X aircraft in service around the world today, the business jet is one of the most popular in the aviation industry.
Falcon 7X: Everything You Need to Know
Cabin Interior
At a total cabin volume of 1,552 cubic feet, the Falcon 7X comfortably seats 12 to 16 passengers in a three zone cabin. 28 large windows span the length of the cabin and provide each living area with plenty of natural light.
At 39-feet-long, the cabin also comes equipped with entertainment and connectivity tools in a user friendly format that make working or relaxing a seamless experience. Additionally, cabin air is constantly humidified and refreshed throughout the jet. At 41,000 feet, passengers will enjoy a comfortable cabin pressure of just 3,950 feet and arrive feeling refreshed.
Performance Details
As the first business jet to use fighter jet technology, the Falcon 7X is powerful but elegant. It is not only controlled like a fighter jet, but is handled similarly as well. Side-stick controllers assist pilots in seamlessly handling the jet and help decrease pilot workload.
The Falcon 7X is powered by three Pratt & Whitney engines, each producing 6,402 pounds of thrust. With the addition of the third engine, the 7X’s range is increased to 5,950 nautical miles and it can travel at a maximum operating speed of .90 Mach. Additionally, it has a fuel consumption that is 15 to 30% lower than other jets in its class.
Falcon 7X Avionics
In the flight deck, Dassault Falcon’s EASy system significantly improves situational awareness and safety. Fly-by-wire provides intuitive responsiveness and precision and the Digital Flight Control System offers more precise handling.
A favorite within the private aviation community, the Falcon 7X is both powerful and luxurious. It is priced at about $30 million.
Originating from the CRJ200 Bombardier airliner, the Challenger 850 has been transformed into an executive style jet that is able to provide passengers with the same capabilities as a large aircraft but with the comfort and flexibility of a private jet. As a heavy jet from Bombardier Aerospace, the Challenger 850 is the ideal jet for accommodating large groups.
Generous Cabin Interior
The Challenger 850’s roomy interior can seat about 16 passengers in the three zone cabin. With 1,625 total cubic feet of volume, the stand-up cabin is almost 50 feet long, over 8 feet wide, and 6.1 feet high. It comes equipped with both a forward and aft lavatory, 202 cubic feet of baggage capacity, and a large galley complete with an oven, refrigerator, and microwave.
Performance
Powered by two GE turbofan engines each providing 8,729 pounds of thrust, the Challenger 850 can travel at .85 Mach and fly as high as 41,000 feet. It can reach an altitude of 37,000 feet in just 32 minutes. Able to travel 2,946nm, the executive jet has long range efficiency and performs similar to a smaller business jet.
Avionics
The all-glass cockpit showcases the Collins Pro Line 4 avionics package, with dual digital radios and a color weather radar. Computer controlled fly-by-wire increases productivity for pilots while six display screens provide pilots with organized information.
The performance driven Challenger 850 combines reliability, comfort, and impressive range so that business never has to stop. Selling for about $32 million, Bombardier’s Challenger 850 is sure to impress.
Similar to a large jet, the Cessna Citation Sovereign has long-distance range that allows it to fly passengers from coast to coast in elegant style. Featuring a large cabin, this midsize jet is more like a large jet in many ways, but with enhanced fuel efficiency and reduced cost.
FEATURES LIKE A LARGE JET
With a cabin volume of 620 cubic feet, the Citation Sovereign can seat up to nine passengers. The cabin is about 25 feet long, 5.7 feet high, and 5.6 feet wide, providing ample space for movement and productivity. The baggage compartment holds an impressive 135 cubic feet, which is more than double the capacity for what is typical in midsize jets. This means the compartment easily fits nine suitcases, eight gulf bags and up to eight pairs of skis.
CABIN DETAILS
Spacious double-club seating, a stocked galley, and multiple display screens come standard in the Citation Sovereign, where a soft white interior pairs well with chestnut wood finishes. In addition to a large baggage compartment, a considerable internal closet and bathroom with large mirrored door provide more space and comfort.
SEAMLESS CONTROLS
As a midsize jet, the Citation Sovereign is a favorite among pilots because of its simplistic flight systems. Most of the jet’s start-up functions are automatic and little pilot involvement is necessary. Stall control technology is so advanced, the aircraft can practically correct itself in the event of a stall. Link landing gears also assist the aircraft during taxiing and landings. The jet’s wheels and brake system can last more than 300 landings, meaning more time in the air and less time in the shop.
Pratt & Whitney turbofan engines each deliver 5,600 pounds of thrust upon takeoff with minimal noise affecting the cabin. With a range of over 3,300 miles, the Citation Sovereign can fly with ease from coast to coast at 446 mph and requires only a short takeoff distance.
With the advantages of a large jet, the Cessna Citation Sovereign offers more than other midsize jets in its class. Selling at a price ranging from around $5-8 million, the Citation Sovereign is affordable for any mission.
As a light jet, the Hawker 400XP is perfect for short or mid-range missions, as it combines speed and a spacious cabin. Considered one of the fastest light business jets on the market, the Hawker 400XP features an innovative design and superior technology that are sure to impress both passengers and pilots.
Cabin Description
Unique to its class, the cabin of the Hawker 400XP features a square-oval design, allowing for more interior space and comfort for passengers. With 305 cubic feet of interior space to spare, the cabin of the Hawker 400XP seats 6 to 8 passengers. It has a flat floor, making mobility easier for both passengers and crew.
Its baggage capacity boasts an impressive 53 cubic feet of space including both internal and external storage. That means it can fit 6-7 suitcases, 3-4 golf bags, and 1-4 pairs of skis. Additionally, the cabin receives an abundance of natural light with five windows placed on each side of the jet.
Design Proficiency
As one of the fastest light jets in its class, the 400XP is powered by two fuel efficient Pratt & Whitney engines that each deliver 2,965 lbs of thrust. At a high speed cruise of 535 mph and range of 1,400 nm, this light jet can deliver superior performance that no other light jet can surpass.
Pilots are fond of the Rockwell Collins Pro Line 4 avionics within the flight deck because of its clean and logical layout. A flight management System, global positioning system, enhanced ground proximity warning system, weather radar, and more all come standard in the Hawker 400XP.
As a best-selling light jet, the Hawker 400XP is perfect for short range missions as it offers unique-to-its-class space, impressive speed and exceptional handling capabilities. It is a favorite among pilots and passengers because of its impressive reliability and ability to deliver constant seamless travel experiences.
As a long range business heavy jet, Bombardier’s Challenger 604meets any business traveler’s need of speed and maximum efficiency.With a large cabin and luxurious amenities, this business jet will ensure you make the most of your time in the air.
At 8.2 feet wide, the Challenger 604 has one of the widest cabins for a long range business jet, ensuring extra space and comfort. Seating 9 to 12 passengers, the cabin has two living spaces meant for work, rest, or entertainment. Conference grouping of four seats allows passengers to focus primarily on business in one of the quietest cabins in the industry. The rear living area can be used to work or rest as a half club section sits opposite a divan meant for extra seating or lounging. Two display monitors and a DVD system, a full lavatory and deluxe galley are found on either end of the jet as well.
Although the Challenger 604 is an older model aircraft, it has received numerous upgrades over the years to enhance its performance. Two GE engines power the aircraft, delivering 8,729 pounds of thrust each. At a range of 4,027 nm and high speed cruise of 0.82 Mach, this jet can easily accomplish long legs. Its baggage compartment contains 115 cubic feet and can seamlessly hold 8-10 golf bags, 12 suitcases, and 8-10 pairs of skis.
A Collins Pro Line 4 avionics system give pilots information and data across six screens. Turbulence detection radar, autopilot systems, and high frequency radios are just some of the features that pilots can easily maneuver.
With a commendable track record, Bombardier’s Challenger 604 is a go to when it comes to reliability, intercontinental range, and comfort. Its wide body and warm interior make for a relaxing journey no matter what your destination.
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