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Aircraft decision guide

Hawker 800XP vs Challenger 350

A midsize-to-super-midsize comparison: the Hawker 800XP offers a broad eight-seat cabin, while the Challenger 350 adds a flat floor, greater cabin and baggage space, and more published range.

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Direct answer

The practical difference

Start with the Hawker 800XP when its cabin and mission range are sufficient. Step up to the Challenger 350 for a larger flat-floor cabin, more baggage or additional range margin. Compare the actual interiors, operating plan and written prices.

Cabin and performance

The differences that shape the trip

Published model references support initial planning. Variant, completion, payload, weather, reserves and route assumptions differ; confirm every figure for the proposed tail.

Hawker 800XP
Typical seats
Typically 8 executive passengers in club, divan or mixed arrangements
Cabin length
Approximately 21 ft 4 in
Cabin width
Approximately 6 ft
Cabin height
Approximately 5 ft 9 in
Standing room
5 ft 9 in cabin; standing height depends on the traveler
Lavatory
Enclosed aft lavatory in reviewed typical layouts
Range
Approximately 2,470 nm seats-full NBAA IFR; 2,620 nm ferry/no-passenger
Cruise speed
Approximately 430 KTAS normal cruise
Runway planning
Exact-tail takeoff and landing calculation required for both airports
Baggage
Approximately 48 cu ft total
Challenger 350
Typical seats
Typically 8–9 executive passengers; up to 10 by selected approved layout
Cabin length
Approximately 25 ft 2 in
Cabin width
7 ft 2 in
Cabin height
6 ft 1 in
Standing room
6 ft 1 in flat-floor cabin; standing room for many travelers
Lavatory
Confirm lavatory type and privacy on the proposed aircraft
Range
Up to approximately 3,200 nm
Cruise speed
Up to approximately 470 KTAS
Runway planning
Exact-tail takeoff and landing calculation required for both airports
Baggage
Approximately 106 cu ft

Specification sources

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

Compare the same payment basis

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.

Hawker 800XP

Wire, before taxes and fees

$7,750–$10,800 / billed flight hour

U.S. domestic wire + 7.5% FET

$8,331–$11,610

U.S. domestic card + 4%, then 7.5% FET

$8,665–$12,074

Challenger 350

Wire, before taxes and fees

$9,500–$13,000 / billed flight hour

U.S. domestic wire + 7.5% FET

$10,213–$13,975

U.S. domestic card + 4%, then 7.5% FET

$10,621–$14,534

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

Which one for which mission?

Start with the Hawker 800XP

Choose the Hawker 800XP profile when its eight-seat midsize cabin, positioning and written price fit a regional or medium-distance trip.

Start with the Challenger 350

Choose the Challenger 350 profile when the party values a flat floor, additional cabin and baggage space, or its higher published range and cruise references.

Charter arranger and carrier disclosure

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

Frequently asked questions

Which has the larger cabin, the Hawker 800XP or Challenger 350?

The reviewed references show the Challenger 350 cabin at about 25 ft 2 in long, 7 ft 2 in wide and 6 ft 1 in high. The Hawker 800XP reference is about 21 ft 4 in long, 6 ft wide and 5 ft 9 in high.

Which aircraft has more baggage space?

The Challenger 350 reference lists approximately 106 cubic feet of in-flight-accessible baggage. The Hawker 800XP reference lists approximately 48 cubic feet combined. Confirm compartment geometry, loading limits and bag dimensions for the proposed aircraft.

Do the Hawker 800XP and Challenger 350 have fixed charter rates?

No. The Hawker 800XP uses the Midsize Jet planning range and the Challenger 350 uses the Super Midsize Jet planning range. The written proposal reflects the aircraft, positioning, itinerary, taxes, fees and requested services.

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