Overview
The Hawker 850XP is an advanced development of the Hawker 800 series. Entering service in the mid-2000s, it incorporated aerodynamic refinements and updated flight systems. The aircraft remains a common sight in midsize business fleets.
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Specifications
- Engine
- 2 × Honeywell TFE731-5BR turbofan
- Engine type
- Turbofan
- Thrust
- 2 × 4,660 lbf · 21 kN
- Avionics
- Collins Pro Line 21, Hawker FMS-6000 Pilot’s Guide
- Wing tips
- Blended tips
- Seats
- 13
- Crew
- —
- Cabin width
- 6 ft 0 in · 1.83 m
- Cabin height
- 5 ft 9 in · 1.75 m
- Cabin length
- 21 ft 4 in · 6.50 m
- Exterior length
- 51 ft 2 in · 15.60 m
- Tail height
- 18 ft 1 in · 5.50 m
- Fuselage diameter
- 7 ft 0 in · 2.13 m
- Wing span
- 54 ft 4 in · 16.56 m
- Baggage volume
- 49 ft³ · 1.4 m³
- Gross weight
- —
- Empty weight
- —
- Max takeoff weight
- 28,000 lb · 12,700 kg
- Max landing weight
- 23,300 lb · 10,600 kg
- Max payload
- 2,100 lb · 950 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 1,490 gal · 5,600 L · 4,500 kg (Jet A)
- Max cruise speed
- 430 kt · 495 mph · 796 km/h
- Maximum speed
- —
- Cruise speed
- —
- Approach speed
- 115 kt · 132 mph · 213 km/h
- Range
- 2,710 nm · 3,120 mi · 5,020 km
- Fuel burn
- 1.77 nm/gal · 0.87 km/L
- Ceiling
- 41,000 ft · 12,500 m
- Rate of climb
- 3,415 ft/min · 17 m/s
- Takeoff distance
- 5,650 ft · 1,720 m
- Landing distance
- 2,300 ft · 700 m
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Operational Context
Hawker 850XP — midsize business jet
The 850XP first flew in 2005 and entered service in 2006. Winglets improved efficiency and extended range compared with earlier variants. The cockpit featured updated avionics for enhanced situational awareness.
Two Honeywell TFE731 turbofan engines producing approximately 4,660 pounds of thrust (21 kN) each power the aircraft. Cruise speed approaches 450 knots (833 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight exceeds 28,000 pounds (12,701 kg), with range near 2,700 nautical miles (5,000 km).
The 850XP served corporate and charter operators globally. Its blend of performance and comfort sustained strong demand. Production ended as newer models entered the market.
Sources and references used for research and fact-checking.
- https://www.skybrary.aero/index.php/H25B
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hawker_800
- https://www.globalair.com/aircraft-for-sale/Specifications?specid=975
- https://www.rocketroute.com/aircraft/hawker-beechcraft-850-xp
- https://www.guardianjet.com/jet-aircraft-online-tools/aircraft-brochure.cfm?m=Hawker/Textron-850XP-145