Citation Latitude vs Hawker 800XP
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The Cessna / Textron Aviation Citation Latitude (introduced 2015) and the Hawker Beechcraft Hawker 800XP (introduced 1995) are two aircraft buyers regularly weigh against each other. Both are business jets, which makes them natural cross-shopping rivals. The clearest separation between them is cabin capacity, where the Citation Latitude carries more passengers. undefined
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Citation Latitude vs Hawker 800XP: the key differences
- The Citation Latitude delivers 6% more range (Citation Latitude: 2,700 nm; Hawker 800XP: 2,540 nm).
- The Hawker 800XP delivers 2% more cruise speed (Citation Latitude: 440 kt; Hawker 800XP: 447 kt).
- The Citation Latitude delivers 13% more passenger capacity (Citation Latitude: 9 seats; Hawker 800XP: 8 seats).
- The Citation Latitude is the newer design (introduced 2015 versus 1995 for the Hawker 800XP), a gap of 20 years that usually shows up in avionics, cabin systems and fuel burn.
- The Citation Latitude is the larger aircraft by maximum takeoff weight (30,650 lbs versus 28,000 lbs), which typically buys more cabin and payload at the cost of higher trip economics.
Which mission suits which aircraft
Both aircraft are built for transcontinental missions, so outright range rarely separates them — the call leans on cabin (the Citation Latitude seats more), trip economics and what is actually available on the market. Match the airframe to how you fly most weeks, not to the headline range figure.
Which should you choose?
On published specifications the Citation Latitude leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The Hawker 800XP 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 Latitude vs Hawker 800XP: FAQs
Which has the longer range, the Citation Latitude or the Hawker 800XP?
The Citation Latitude has the longer published range — 2,700 nm versus 2,540 nm for the Hawker 800XP.
Does the Citation Latitude or Hawker 800XP seat more passengers?
The Citation Latitude carries more passengers at maximum configuration — up to 9 seats, compared with 8 on the Hawker 800XP.
Which is faster, the Citation Latitude or the Hawker 800XP?
The Hawker 800XP cruises faster, at 447 kt versus 440 kt for the Citation Latitude.
Which is newer, the Citation Latitude or the Hawker 800XP?
The Citation Latitude is the newer design, introduced in 2015 versus 1995 for the Hawker 800XP.
Is the Citation Latitude or the Hawker 800XP the larger aircraft?
By maximum takeoff weight the Citation Latitude is the larger aircraft — 30,650 lbs versus 28,000 lbs for the Hawker 800XP.
Should I buy the Citation Latitude or the Hawker 800XP?
On published specifications the Citation Latitude leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The Hawker 800XP 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 Latitude vs Hawker 800XP?
Specs only take you so far. Our advisors give an independent recommendation based on your mission, budget and how you actually fly — and represent your side through to purchase.