Phenom 300E vs Hawker 800XP
The Phenom 300E leads, topping 4 of 7 compared metrics.
Cross-shopping the Embraer Executive Jets Phenom 300E (introduced 2018) 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 range, where the Hawker 800XP has the advantage. Below we compare them spec by spec, then break down which aircraft suits which mission.
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Phenom 300E vs Hawker 800XP: the key differences
- The Hawker 800XP delivers 26% more range (Phenom 300E: 2,010 nm; Hawker 800XP: 2,540 nm).
- The Phenom 300E delivers 1% more cruise speed (Phenom 300E: 453 kt; Hawker 800XP: 447 kt).
- The Phenom 300E delivers 25% more passenger capacity (Phenom 300E: 10 seats; Hawker 800XP: 8 seats).
- The Phenom 300E is the newer design (introduced 2018 versus 1995 for the Hawker 800XP), a gap of 23 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 17,968 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 Phenom 300E 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 Phenom 300E when cabin capacity and payload matter more; the Phenom 300E 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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Phenom 300E vs Hawker 800XP: FAQs
Which has the longer range, the Phenom 300E or the Hawker 800XP?
The Hawker 800XP has the longer published range — 2,540 nm versus 2,010 nm for the Phenom 300E.
Does the Phenom 300E or Hawker 800XP seat more passengers?
The Phenom 300E carries more passengers at maximum configuration — up to 10 seats, compared with 8 on the Hawker 800XP.
Which is faster, the Phenom 300E or the Hawker 800XP?
The Phenom 300E cruises faster, at 453 kt versus 447 kt for the Hawker 800XP.
Which is newer, the Phenom 300E or the Hawker 800XP?
The Phenom 300E is the newer design, introduced in 2018 versus 1995 for the Hawker 800XP.
Is the Phenom 300E or the Hawker 800XP the larger aircraft?
By maximum takeoff weight the Hawker 800XP is the larger aircraft — 28,000 lbs versus 17,968 lbs for the Phenom 300E.
Should I buy the Phenom 300E or the Hawker 800XP?
Choose the Hawker 800XP when nonstop range is the deciding factor, and the Phenom 300E when cabin capacity and payload matter more; the Phenom 300E 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 Phenom 300E 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.