Falcon 50EX vs Hawker 800XP
The Falcon 50EX leads, topping 7 of 7 compared metrics.
Put the Dassault Aviation Falcon 50EX (introduced 1996) beside the Hawker Beechcraft Hawker 800XP (introduced 1995) and the trade-offs sharpen fast. Both are business jets, which makes them natural cross-shopping rivals. The clearest separation between them is range, where the Falcon 50EX has the advantage. The spec-by-spec breakdown below is followed by a mission-fit read and a buyer's recommendation.
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Falcon 50EX vs Hawker 800XP: the key differences
- The Falcon 50EX delivers 27% more range (Falcon 50EX: 3,225 nm; Hawker 800XP: 2,540 nm).
- The Falcon 50EX delivers 3% more cruise speed (Falcon 50EX: 459 kt; Hawker 800XP: 447 kt).
- The Falcon 50EX delivers 13% more passenger capacity (Falcon 50EX: 9 seats; Hawker 800XP: 8 seats).
- The Falcon 50EX is the newer design (introduced 1996 versus 1995 for the Hawker 800XP), a gap of 1 years that usually shows up in avionics, cabin systems and fuel burn.
- The Falcon 50EX is the larger aircraft by maximum takeoff weight (40,780 lbs versus 28,000 lbs), which typically buys more cabin and payload at the cost of higher trip economics.
- The two differ in powerplant layout: the Falcon 50EX runs 3 engines against 2 on the Hawker 800XP — a factor in redundancy, maintenance scope and operating cost.
Which mission suits which aircraft
Both aircraft are built for transcontinental missions, so outright range rarely separates them — the call leans on cabin (the Falcon 50EX 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 Falcon 50EX 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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Falcon 50EX vs Hawker 800XP: FAQs
Which has the longer range, the Falcon 50EX or the Hawker 800XP?
The Falcon 50EX has the longer published range — 3,225 nm versus 2,540 nm for the Hawker 800XP.
Does the Falcon 50EX or Hawker 800XP seat more passengers?
The Falcon 50EX carries more passengers at maximum configuration — up to 9 seats, compared with 8 on the Hawker 800XP.
Which is faster, the Falcon 50EX or the Hawker 800XP?
The Falcon 50EX cruises faster, at 459 kt versus 447 kt for the Hawker 800XP.
Which is newer, the Falcon 50EX or the Hawker 800XP?
The Falcon 50EX is the newer design, introduced in 1996 versus 1995 for the Hawker 800XP.
Is the Falcon 50EX or the Hawker 800XP the larger aircraft?
By maximum takeoff weight the Falcon 50EX is the larger aircraft — 40,780 lbs versus 28,000 lbs for the Hawker 800XP.
Should I buy the Falcon 50EX or the Hawker 800XP?
On published specifications the Falcon 50EX 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 Falcon 50EX 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.