Phenom 100EV vs Hawker 400XP
The Hawker 400XP leads, topping 6 of 7 compared metrics.
The Embraer Executive Jets Phenom 100EV (introduced 2016) and the Hawker Beechcraft Hawker 400XP (introduced 2003) 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 range, where the Hawker 400XP has the advantage. undefined
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Phenom 100EV vs Hawker 400XP: the key differences
- The Hawker 400XP delivers 21% more range (Phenom 100EV: 1,178 nm; Hawker 400XP: 1,430 nm).
- The Hawker 400XP delivers 15% more cruise speed (Phenom 100EV: 390 kt; Hawker 400XP: 450 kt).
- The Hawker 400XP delivers 14% more passenger capacity (Phenom 100EV: 7 seats; Hawker 400XP: 8 seats).
- The Phenom 100EV is the newer design (introduced 2016 versus 2003 for the Hawker 400XP), a gap of 13 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 10,582 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 regional and short-to-medium legs, so outright range rarely separates them — the call leans on cabin (the Hawker 400XP 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 Hawker 400XP leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The Phenom 100EV 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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Phenom 100EV vs Hawker 400XP: FAQs
Which has the longer range, the Phenom 100EV or the Hawker 400XP?
The Hawker 400XP has the longer published range — 1,430 nm versus 1,178 nm for the Phenom 100EV.
Does the Phenom 100EV or Hawker 400XP seat more passengers?
The Hawker 400XP carries more passengers at maximum configuration — up to 8 seats, compared with 7 on the Phenom 100EV.
Which is faster, the Phenom 100EV or the Hawker 400XP?
The Hawker 400XP cruises faster, at 450 kt versus 390 kt for the Phenom 100EV.
Which is newer, the Phenom 100EV or the Hawker 400XP?
The Phenom 100EV is the newer design, introduced in 2016 versus 2003 for the Hawker 400XP.
Is the Phenom 100EV or the Hawker 400XP the larger aircraft?
By maximum takeoff weight the Hawker 400XP is the larger aircraft — 16,500 lbs versus 10,582 lbs for the Phenom 100EV.
Should I buy the Phenom 100EV or the Hawker 400XP?
On published specifications the Hawker 400XP leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The Phenom 100EV 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 Phenom 100EV vs Hawker 400XP?
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.