Citation CJ3+ vs Hawker 400XP
The Hawker 400XP leads, topping 3 of 7 compared metrics.
Cross-shopping the Cessna / Textron Aviation Citation CJ3+ (introduced 2014) against the Hawker Beechcraft Hawker 400XP (introduced 2003) is a common decision, and the two sit closer on paper than the badges suggest. Both are business jets, which makes them natural cross-shopping rivals. The clearest separation between them is range, where the Citation CJ3+ has the advantage. undefined
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Citation CJ3+ vs Hawker 400XP: the key differences
- The Citation CJ3+ delivers 43% more range (Citation CJ3+: 2,040 nm; Hawker 400XP: 1,430 nm).
- The Hawker 400XP delivers 8% more cruise speed (Citation CJ3+: 416 kt; Hawker 400XP: 450 kt).
- The Citation CJ3+ delivers 13% more passenger capacity (Citation CJ3+: 9 seats; Hawker 400XP: 8 seats).
- The Citation CJ3+ is the newer design (introduced 2014 versus 2003 for the Hawker 400XP), a gap of 11 years that usually shows up in avionics, cabin systems and fuel burn.
- The Hawker 400XP is the larger aircraft by maximum takeoff weight (16,500 lbs versus 13,870 lbs), which typically buys more cabin and payload at the cost of higher trip economics.
Which mission suits which aircraft
The Citation CJ3+ is the stronger fit for transcontinental missions — its 2,040 nm of range removes fuel stops on those legs. The Hawker 400XP, at 1,430 nm, is better matched to regional and short-to-medium legs, where lower trip cost counts for more than outright reach. If most of your flying sits inside the Hawker 400XP's range, the Citation CJ3+'s extra capability is range you pay to carry but rarely use.
Which should you choose?
On published specifications the Citation CJ3+ leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The Hawker 400XP can still be the smarter buy on acquisition cost, operating economics, runway performance, or current availability — the factors that rarely show up in a spec sheet. Our acquisition advisory team can model both against your actual mission profile before you commit.
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Citation CJ3+ vs Hawker 400XP: FAQs
Which has the longer range, the Citation CJ3+ or the Hawker 400XP?
The Citation CJ3+ has the longer published range — 2,040 nm versus 1,430 nm for the Hawker 400XP.
Does the Citation CJ3+ or Hawker 400XP seat more passengers?
The Citation CJ3+ carries more passengers at maximum configuration — up to 9 seats, compared with 8 on the Hawker 400XP.
Which is faster, the Citation CJ3+ or the Hawker 400XP?
The Hawker 400XP cruises faster, at 450 kt versus 416 kt for the Citation CJ3+.
Which is newer, the Citation CJ3+ or the Hawker 400XP?
The Citation CJ3+ is the newer design, introduced in 2014 versus 2003 for the Hawker 400XP.
Is the Citation CJ3+ or the Hawker 400XP the larger aircraft?
By maximum takeoff weight the Hawker 400XP is the larger aircraft — 16,500 lbs versus 13,870 lbs for the Citation CJ3+.
Should I buy the Citation CJ3+ or the Hawker 400XP?
On published specifications the Citation CJ3+ leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The Hawker 400XP can still be the smarter buy on acquisition cost, operating economics, runway performance, or current availability — the factors that rarely show up in a spec sheet. Our acquisition advisory team can model both against your actual mission profile before you commit.
Still weighing up the Citation CJ3+ vs Hawker 400XP?
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