G150 vs Hawker 800XP
The G150 leads, topping 5 of 7 compared metrics.
Cross-shopping the Gulfstream Aerospace G150 (introduced 2006) 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 G150 has the advantage. Below we compare them spec by spec, then break down which aircraft suits which mission.
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G150 vs Hawker 800XP: the key differences
- The G150 delivers 16% more range (G150: 2,950 nm; Hawker 800XP: 2,540 nm).
- The G150 delivers 3% more cruise speed (G150: 459 kt; Hawker 800XP: 447 kt).
- The G150 and Hawker 800XP are evenly matched on passenger capacity, both at 8 seats.
- The G150 is the newer design (introduced 2006 versus 1995 for the Hawker 800XP), a gap of 11 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 26,100 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 G150 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 G150 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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G150 vs Hawker 800XP: FAQs
Which has the longer range, the G150 or the Hawker 800XP?
The G150 has the longer published range — 2,950 nm versus 2,540 nm for the Hawker 800XP.
Which is faster, the G150 or the Hawker 800XP?
The G150 cruises faster, at 459 kt versus 447 kt for the Hawker 800XP.
Which is newer, the G150 or the Hawker 800XP?
The G150 is the newer design, introduced in 2006 versus 1995 for the Hawker 800XP.
Is the G150 or the Hawker 800XP the larger aircraft?
By maximum takeoff weight the Hawker 800XP is the larger aircraft — 28,000 lbs versus 26,100 lbs for the G150.
Should I buy the G150 or the Hawker 800XP?
On published specifications the G150 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 G150 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.