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.
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Aircraft charter overview
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 evaluated 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 mission characteristics feel familiar across several directory names, while 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, while the seating and baggage example is labeled to a reviewed direct-charter tail.
Overview and production sources: European Union Aviation Safety Agency — Aircraft type-rating list — Beechjet 400 and Hawker 400XP lineage; Business Jet Traveler — Beechcraft Beechjet 400 model guide; Duncan Aviation — Business Jet Model/Market Summary — Light Jet reference data.
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.
Cabin experience
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, while 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: Business Jet Traveler — Beechcraft Beechjet 400 model guide; Pinnacle Aviation — Beechjet 400 N64VM charter aircraft specification; Duncan Aviation — Business Jet Model/Market Summary — Light Jet reference data.
Flight performance
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, while original Collins-era instrumentation and later avionics upgrades vary substantially; 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
- Installed engine standard, thrust setting, altitude, payload and cruise profile determine fuel burn; the model-level engine identity is not a trip fuel-consumption guarantee.
- 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: European Union Aviation Safety Agency — Aircraft type-rating list — Beechjet 400 and Hawker 400XP lineage; Business Jet Traveler — Beechcraft Beechjet 400 model guide; Pinnacle Aviation — Beechjet 400 N64VM charter aircraft specification; Duncan Aviation — Business Jet Model/Market Summary — Light Jet reference data.
On-demand mission fit
Is the Beechjet 400 right for your charter?
The Beechjet 400 can fit a short regional mission when cabin width is valued and passenger and baggage totals remain within the proposed configuration. Jet Partners can request a Beechjet or comparable option, but 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.
Beechjet 400 charter FAQ
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, while the seating and baggage example is labeled to a reviewed direct-charter tail. The written proposal should identify the exact variant, tail, seating, equipment and direct carrier rather than treating the directory name as proof of a particular 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; positioning, billable time, minimums, airports, taxes, fees, crew requirements and the actual aircraft determine the written trip price.
- 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, while 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.
Source review
Beechjet 400 technical sources
This editorial profile was reviewed August 28, 2026 against the manufacturer, regulator, operator-provided and other technical references identified below. Performance and cabin figures remain 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.
European Union Aviation Safety Agency
Aircraft type-rating list — Beechjet 400 and Hawker 400XP lineage
Reviewed August 28, 2026 for production, engines.
Business Jet Traveler
Beechcraft Beechjet 400 model guide
Reviewed August 28, 2026 for history, production, cabin, performance.
Pinnacle Aviation
Beechjet 400 N64VM charter aircraft specification
Reviewed August 28, 2026 for cabin, avionics.
Duncan Aviation
Business Jet Model/Market Summary — Light Jet reference data
Reviewed August 28, 2026 for production, cabin, performance, avionics.
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