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Beechjet 400 Light Jet Charter Guide

Beechjet 400 at a glance

Charter a Beechjet 400 light jet. Review seating, cabin dimensions, baggage, regional range, cruise speed and tail-specific charter factors.

Jet Partners arranges on-demand charter as an air charter broker. The selected direct air carrier confirms the aircraft and retains operational control.

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Beechjet 400 charter specifications and market context

Aircraft class
Light Jet
Manufacturer
Beech Aircraft Corporation, now supported by Textron Aviation
Category hourly planning range
$6,800–$9,900 per billable hour
Years manufactured
1986–1989 for the Beechjet 400; the 400A lineage continued afterward

The Beechjet 400 is a compact swept-wing light jet derived from the Mitsubishi Diamond II and later developed into the Beechjet 400A and Hawker 400 family. For charter, it should be considered as a regional platform whose roomy cross-section and club-style layouts can be compared with other light jets, provided the exact variant and tail are identified.

Why the Beechjet 400 remains a charter consideration

Beech acquired the MU-300 design and brought the Model 400 into its product line during the 1980s, then refined it as the 400A that ultimately carried Hawker branding. That multi-manufacturer lineage explains why cabin and trip characteristics feel familiar across several directory names. Engines, avionics, weights and modifications still require variant-specific review.

Variant note. Beechjet 400, 400A and later Hawker 400 variants share a lineage but are not technically interchangeable. Model-level figures here are limited to the early Beechjet 400. The seating and baggage example is labeled to a reviewed direct-charter tail.

Overview and production sources

Light Jet category-level whole-aircraft planning range; not a live offer or a model-specific quote. Pricing was reviewed August 29, 2026 and the current planning policy is effective through November 30, 2026. Only a current written proposal confirms the aircraft, direct carrier, inclusions, conditional charges and total trip price.

Inside the Beechjet 400

The early-model Beechjet 400 guide measures the cabin at approximately 13 feet 11 inches long, 4 feet 11 inches wide and 4 feet 10 inches high, with 293 cubic feet of volume. A reviewed direct-charter tail seats eight and describes large external baggage storage. Its facing executive seats, cabin windows and refreshment area create a practical regional workspace.

Seat ergonomics, tables, outlets, Wi-Fi, lavatory arrangement and usable compartment access remain specific to the proposed aircraft rather than inherited from a later 400A or Hawker 400XP.

Seat configuration
Eight passengers on the reviewed direct-charter Beechjet 400; approved tails vary
Cabin volume
293 cu ft
Cabin dimensions
Approximately 13 ft 11 in long × Approximately 4 ft 11 in wide × Approximately 4 ft 10 in high
Baggage capacity
Not separately published by the reviewed charter brochure; verify the proposed Beechjet 400 tail's baggage dimension

The reviewed direct-charter brochure describes large external baggage storage; the carrier must confirm compartment volume, loading constraints and access for the proposed aircraft.

Cabin sources

Beechjet 400 range, cruise speed and flight deck

The early-model Beechjet 400 guide publishes approximately 1,140 nautical miles with all seats occupied and 461 KTAS maximum cruise. Two Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-5-series engines, a swept low wing and aft-mounted nacelles give the platform its speed-focused character. Original Collins-era instrumentation and later avionics upgrades vary widely. The operating carrier must determine payload, runway and reserve performance for the actual aircraft.

Range reference
Approximately 1,140 nm with all seats occupied
Early-model Beechjet 400 guide; payload, routing, weather and reserves affect a trip.
Cruise speed reference
Up to approximately 461 KTAS
Early-model Beechjet 400 maximum-cruise reference; not average groundspeed.
Engines and efficiency context
Two Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-5-series turbofans
Fuel use depends on the installed engines, thrust, altitude, payload and cruise settings. An engine model alone does not predict trip fuel use.
Avionics
Original Beechjet 400 installations use legacy flight-control, radio and instrument systems; navigation, surveillance, display and safety retrofits vary and require tail-specific confirmation
Aerodynamic design
Swept low wing with aft-mounted engines

Performance, engine and avionics sources

Is the Beechjet 400 right for your charter?

The Beechjet 400 can fit a short regional trip when cabin width is valued and passenger and baggage totals remain within the proposed configuration. Jet Partners can request a Beechjet or comparable option. However, the written direct-carrier proposal must confirm the exact 400-series variant, refurbishment, amenities, availability, firm price and terms.

Jet Partners compares trip-specific proposals as an air charter broker.

Confirm these details in writing

  • Aircraft, cabin layout, passenger count and baggage fit.
  • Named direct air carrier and available trip-specific safety information.
  • Runway, payload, weather, routing and possible technical-stop limits.
  • Total price, inclusions, conditional charges and cancellation terms.

The properly licensed direct air carrier identified in the proposal retains operational control and makes the final flight-operational decisions.

Questions about chartering the Beechjet 400

How many passengers can the Beechjet 400 carry?
Eight passengers on the reviewed direct-charter Beechjet 400; approved tails vary. That is a model-level reference, not a promise for every tail. The approved seat map, required crew, payload, baggage and mission conditions determine the passenger count that the direct carrier can accept.
What is the charter range of the Beechjet 400?
Approximately 1,140 nm with all seats occupied is the reviewed planning reference for this profile. Early-model Beechjet 400 guide; payload, routing, weather and reserves affect a trip. Winds, weather, routing, runway conditions, payload and required reserves determine practical nonstop capability.
What should I verify when comparing Beechjet 400 variants?
Beechjet 400, 400A and later Hawker 400 variants share a lineage but are not technically interchangeable. Model-level figures here are limited to the early Beechjet 400. The seating and baggage example is labeled to a reviewed direct-charter tail. Ask for the exact variant, tail number, seating, equipment and direct carrier in writing. A model name does not confirm the offered configuration.
How much does it cost to charter the Beechjet 400?
The reviewed category planning range is $6,800–$9,900 per billable hour. It is not a Beechjet 400-specific offer. The written trip price depends on the actual aircraft, positioning, billable time and minimums. Airports, taxes, fees and crew requirements also affect the total.
What cabin amenities are available on the Beechjet 400?
The early-model Beechjet 400 guide measures the cabin at approximately 13 feet 11 inches long, 4 feet 11 inches wide and 4 feet 10 inches high, with 293 cubic feet of volume. A reviewed direct-charter tail seats eight and describes large external baggage storage. Its facing executive seats, cabin windows and refreshment area create a practical regional workspace. Seat ergonomics, tables, outlets, Wi-Fi, lavatory arrangement and usable compartment access remain specific to the proposed aircraft rather than inherited from a later 400A or Hawker 400XP. Those are model-level and reviewed-aircraft references; every required seat, lavatory, power, connectivity, entertainment, catering and baggage feature must be confirmed on the proposed tail.
Who operates a flight on the Beechjet 400 arranged through Jet Partners?
Jet Partners acts as an air charter broker and does not operate the aircraft. The properly licensed direct air carrier identified in the written proposal provides the flight, retains operational control and makes final safety and operational decisions.

Beechjet 400 technical sources

This profile was reviewed August 28, 2026 using the sources below. They include manufacturer, regulator, operator-provided and other technical references. Performance and cabin figures are planning references. The proposed aircraft records and direct carrier control the accepted trip.

Some external technical or market references contain aircraft purchase values or operating-cost estimates. Those third-party figures are not Jet Partners charter quotes and are not reproduced on this page.

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