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Aircraft decision guide
Two regional light-jet profiles: the Hawker 400XP has a squared-oval seated cabin and a reviewed eight-seat tail, while the CJ3 family has a longer published range reference. Check the actual variant and cabin before choosing.
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Direct answer
Start with the passenger and bag count, proposed runway and quoted tail. A reviewed 400XP tail lists 1,333 nm maximum range, while the newer certified CJ3 Gen2 reference reaches 2,040 nm under its own assumptions; these are not matched payload profiles. Ask the direct carrier for exact-tail route calculations, then compare cabin plans and complete written trip prices.
Cabin and performance
Published model references support initial planning. Variant, completion, payload, weather, reserves and route assumptions differ; confirm every figure for the proposed tail.
Figures are model-level planning references from the existing aircraft registry and its reviewed technical sources. Confirm the exact variant, cabin and flight calculation for the proposed aircraft.
Typical charter planning cost
These current house ranges are per billed flight hour, with a two-hour billable minimum. They are cabin-class planning ranges, not fixed model rate cards, live offers, or whole-trip totals.
Wire, before taxes and fees
$6,800–$9,900 / billed flight hour
U.S. domestic wire + 7.5% FET
$7,310–$10,643
U.S. domestic card + 4%, then 7.5% FET
$7,602–$11,068
Wire, before taxes and fees
$6,800–$9,900 / billed flight hour
U.S. domestic wire + 7.5% FET
$7,310–$10,643
U.S. domestic card + 4%, then 7.5% FET
$7,602–$11,068
How the math works
U.S. domestic examples add 7.5% Federal Excise Tax to the displayed hourly transportation range. Paying by card costs 4% more than paying by wire; the card example applies that adjustment before FET. Domestic segment tax and trip-specific positioning, airport, handling, catering, deicing and other charges are not included in these hourly examples.
Mission verdict
Consider the 400XP for regional travel when its seated shoulder room, facing-seat layout and available tail fit the party. Verify baggage compartments and the exact tail's approved seating and range.
Consider the CJ3 when its longer published range reference, positioning or specific interior better fits the route. The certified CJ3 Gen2 reference is not a promise about every CJ3 tail.
Jet Partners acts as a charter services arranger under 14 CFR Part 295. Jet Partners is not a direct air carrier, does not operate aircraft, and does not exercise operational control. The properly licensed direct air carrier identified for the trip operates the flight and retains operational control. Aircraft, availability, itinerary, price, taxes, payment, fees, and terms are confirmed in the written proposal.
Buyer questions
The reviewed 400XP tail measures about 4 ft 9 in wide and 4 ft 8 in high; the CJ3 family reference is about 4 ft 10 in wide and 4 ft 9 in high. The 400XP's squared-oval shape may feel different seated, but neither is a stand-up cabin for most adults. Compare actual floor plans and seat spacing.
The reviewed 400XP charter tail lists 1,333 nautical miles maximum; the certified CJ3 Gen2 reference reaches up to 2,040 nautical miles. Those figures come from different models and loading assumptions, and do not guarantee an actual itinerary nonstop. The direct carrier must approve the route and reserves.
Hawker Beechcraft published 73 cubic feet across internal and external 400XP storage; the CJ3 family reference lists 65 cubic feet. Shape, compartment access, weight and usable payload depend on the proposed aircraft and passengers.
No. Both use the Light Jet house planning band, not a live model-specific quote. The written proposal must cover aircraft, positioning, airports, timing, taxes, fees and terms.
Share the route, dates, party, bags, cabin priorities and payment method. We will request trip-specific options from direct air carriers.
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