Citation XLS Gen2 vs Hawker 800XP
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Cross-shopping the Cessna / Textron Aviation Citation XLS Gen2 (introduced 2022) against the Hawker Beechcraft Hawker 800XP (introduced 1995) 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 cabin capacity, where the Citation XLS Gen2 carries more passengers. We line the numbers up below, then translate them into the mission each aircraft actually wins.
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Citation XLS Gen2 vs Hawker 800XP: the key differences
- The Hawker 800XP delivers 21% more range (Citation XLS Gen2: 2,100 nm; Hawker 800XP: 2,540 nm).
- The Hawker 800XP delivers 4% more cruise speed (Citation XLS Gen2: 430 kt; Hawker 800XP: 447 kt).
- The Citation XLS Gen2 delivers 50% more passenger capacity (Citation XLS Gen2: 12 seats; Hawker 800XP: 8 seats).
- The Citation XLS Gen2 is the newer design (introduced 2022 versus 1995 for the Hawker 800XP), a gap of 27 years that usually shows up in avionics, cabin systems and fuel burn.
- The Hawker 800XP is the larger aircraft by maximum takeoff weight (28,000 lbs versus 20,600 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 XLS Gen2 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?
Choose the Hawker 800XP when nonstop range is the deciding factor, and the Citation XLS Gen2 when cabin capacity and payload matter more; the Hawker 800XP holds the cruise-speed edge. The right answer ultimately depends on acquisition cost, maintenance-program status, and what is actually available on the market — talk to our acquisition advisory team to pressure-test the choice against your missions and budget.
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Citation XLS Gen2 vs Hawker 800XP: FAQs
Which has the longer range, the Citation XLS Gen2 or the Hawker 800XP?
The Hawker 800XP has the longer published range — 2,540 nm versus 2,100 nm for the Citation XLS Gen2.
Does the Citation XLS Gen2 or Hawker 800XP seat more passengers?
The Citation XLS Gen2 carries more passengers at maximum configuration — up to 12 seats, compared with 8 on the Hawker 800XP.
Which is faster, the Citation XLS Gen2 or the Hawker 800XP?
The Hawker 800XP cruises faster, at 447 kt versus 430 kt for the Citation XLS Gen2.
Which is newer, the Citation XLS Gen2 or the Hawker 800XP?
The Citation XLS Gen2 is the newer design, introduced in 2022 versus 1995 for the Hawker 800XP.
Is the Citation XLS Gen2 or the Hawker 800XP the larger aircraft?
By maximum takeoff weight the Hawker 800XP is the larger aircraft — 28,000 lbs versus 20,600 lbs for the Citation XLS Gen2.
Should I buy the Citation XLS Gen2 or the Hawker 800XP?
Choose the Hawker 800XP when nonstop range is the deciding factor, and the Citation XLS Gen2 when cabin capacity and payload matter more; the Hawker 800XP holds the cruise-speed edge. The right answer ultimately depends on acquisition cost, maintenance-program status, and what is actually available on the market — talk to our acquisition advisory team to pressure-test the choice against your missions and budget.
Still weighing up the Citation XLS Gen2 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.