Where it fits well
- 430 kt cruise supports fast regional travel.
- 2408 nm advertised range creates a practical planning radius of about 1613 nm with 4 occupants.
- 720 kg realistic payload proxy and 10 seats define the usable cabin mission.
Key figures
Indicative planning data, compiled 2026-07. Verify against the AFM and records.
| Seats | 10 |
| Realistic payload with mission fuel | 720 kg |
| Advertised range | 2408 nm |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 1613 nm |
| Cruise speed | 430 kt |
| Runway need | ~1500 m |
| Pressurised | Yes |
| Fuel | Jet A-1 |
| Fixed annual base | €180k |
| Direct cost per flight hour | €4370 |
The ownership trade-off
The Hawker 800XPi combines 10-seat jet capability with about 2,408 NM reported range and about 430 kt reported cruise, while payload, runway and operating-cost figures remain indicative and should be verified for the specific aircraft before making a decision.
Cost picture at different usage
- 40 hours/year: about €445k per year ( €11120 per flight hour all-in)
- 80 hours/year: about €620k per year ( €7745 per flight hour all-in)
- 120 hours/year: about €794k per year ( €6620 per flight hour all-in)
- 180 hours/year: about €1.06m per year ( €5870 per flight hour all-in)
Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at €575k per year at 80 hours. Condition, engine time remaining and avionics matter more than the year itself — price the aircraft in front of you, not the model.
Limitations to price honestly
- The Hawker 800XPi combines 10-seat jet capability with about 2,408 NM reported range and about 430 kt reported cruise, while payload, runway and operating-cost figures remain indicative and should be verified for the specific aircraft before making a decision.
- €180k fixed annual planning base before flying a single hour.
- Approximate 1500 m take-off requirement must be checked against runway, surface, slope, temperature and loading.
Recommended missions
- Family and small-group touring with a weight-and-balance check for every trip.
- Longer regional missions, with reserves and payload reducing brochure range.
- Time-sensitive business travel where dispatch reliability justifies the cost.