The Hawker 400XP is a capable light jet with seven or eight seats and the speed to make the most of a Central Florida departure. Orlando groups heading up the Eastern Seaboard or across to the Gulf Coast get a comfortable, enclosed-lavatory cabin at a rate that sits at the value end of the light-jet band.
Hawker Beechcraft produced the 400XP on the original Mitsubishi Diamond II lineage, with two Pratt and Whitney JT15D turbofans, a seven-to-eight-seat cabin and a belted lavatory. Cruise is 450 knots, range is around 1,519 nautical miles, and the aircraft operates to 45,000 feet. Every Hawker 400XP we arrange flies with an operator certificated under FAR Part 135, the FAA rules for on-demand, for-hire charter.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Light Jet
- Manufacturer: Hawker Beechcraft (originally Raytheon/Beechcraft)
- Year introduced: 2003
- Seating: 7 to 8
- Crew: 2
- Range: 1,519 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 450 knots
- Service ceiling: 45,000 feet
- Length: 48.5 feet
- Wingspan: 43.6 feet
- Height: 13.9 feet
- Baggage volume: 53 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Belted
Why the Hawker 400XP Fits Orlando
At 450 knots it is among the quicker light jets in the Central Florida market, and the 1,519-nautical-mile range covers the most common Orlando domestic routes: New York, Washington D.C., Chicago, Atlanta and the Gulf Coast cities all fall inside a single nonstop leg with a working payload. For convention attendees departing the Orange County Convention Center on a Friday afternoon, that schedule reliability matters.
The belted lavatory is worth raising before anyone boards. On the shorter Florida and Bahamas hops most clients will not notice, but on a three-hour leg to New York or Chicago with a full cabin of seven or eight, travelers used to an enclosed lavatory will, and that conversation is more useful at quote stage than at the ramp.
Snowbird season from November through March generates significant demand for this size of aircraft as families and executives move between Central Florida and cities up the Eastern Seaboard. The Hawker 400XP holds its own on those routes, and for groups of six or seven it is one of the more economical options available without stepping down in range.
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Vetting Behind Every Trip
Every operator, aircraft, and crew goes through our internal due diligence before we present any options. Our internal standards meet or exceed what the FAA requires:
- FAR Part 135 charter operators for traditional private aircraft, or FAR Part 121 for airliner-size and group trips (or the foreign equivalent on international legs)
- Operator subscription to Wyvern and ARGUS reviewed where the operator participates; reports may be provided on request.
- Pilot experience and operator incident history reviewed before we recommend an aircraft.
- Fewer than 60 brokers worldwide hold Premium Wyvern Broker Member status, and Air Charter Advisors is one of them.
Charter Pricing Reference
Industry hourly rates for the Hawker 400XP run $3,500 to $4,800 per hour as of 8/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
The Hawker 400XP quotes at the value end of the light-jet band, and for an Orlando group of six or seven on an Eastern Seaboard or Gulf Coast run it is one of the more efficient aircraft on the sheet.
Other Light Jets Available
- Beechjet 400A
- Cessna Citation Bravo
- Cessna Citation CJ2
- Cessna Citation CJ3
- Cessna Citation CJ4
- Cessna Citation Encore
The full light jets category page lists every light jet we arrange for Orlando departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Hawker 400XP charter in or out of Orlando, call +1 (888) 987-5387 or head to our contact page. For the vetting work behind every trip, see our safety page. To browse cross-category options for the same trip, visit the aircraft directory.
The hourly rates provided are estimates based on 2026 market data and are for informational purposes only. These figures are subject to change and do not constitute a final offer. Final pricing is dynamic and depends on real-time factors including, but not limited to, specific itinerary requirements, aircraft positioning (“ferry” fees), fuel price volatility, and current market availability. These estimates exclude all applicable taxes, de-icing, landing and handling fees, special event fees, international surcharges, overnight crew expenses, and premium catering. Please contact Air Charter Advisors directly for a firm, all-inclusive quote tailored to your specific travel needs.