Light Jets compared
Beechjet 400A vs Nextant 400XTi
Both are light jets. The Nextant 400XTi seats 1 more passenger (9 vs 8). The Nextant 400XTi flies 1,345 km (726 nm) farther: 3,480 km against 2,135 km. The Nextant 400XTi cruises 23 km/h faster. Cabin height is the same, 1.45 m.
Specifications side by side
The better figure in each row is in gold. Hourly rates are estimates including crew and fuel, before taxes and airport fees.
| Specification | Beechjet 400A | Nextant 400XTi |
|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 8 | 9 (better) |
| Range | 2,135 km1,153 nm | 3,480 km1,879 nm (better) |
| Cruise speed | 807 km/h436 kt | 830 km/h448 kt (better) |
| Cabin height | 1.45 m4.8 ft | 1.45 m4.8 ft |
| Cabin width | 1.50 m4.9 ft | 1.50 m4.9 ft |
| Cabin length | 4.72 m15.5 ft | 4.72 m15.5 ft |
| Baggage | 45 cu ft | 45 cu ft |
| Engines | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | No | Yes (better) |
| Est. hourly rate | $3,600/hr (better) | $3,900/hr |
Which should you charter?
On paper the Beechjet 400A does not lead on any of the figures above. Pick it when one is based closer to your departure airport, which cuts positioning cost and often the total price.
Pick the Nextant 400XTi if you need the extra 1,345 km (726 nm) of range, you are a group of 9, you want the shorter flight time (it cruises 23 km/h faster) and you need Wi-Fi on board.
The Beechjet 400A is estimated at $3,600/hr against $3,900/hr for the Nextant 400XTi, about $300 less per hour. Charters are billed by flight time, so the faster Nextant 400XTi saves about 2 minutes per 1,000 km flown. Real quotes depend on the operator, the aircraft's age and how far it has to fly to reach you.
Example trip: the Nextant 400XTi can fly Dubai (DXB) to Mumbai (BOM) nonstop, 1,926 km. The Beechjet 400A would need a fuel stop on that route.
Nonstop means within 90% of published range, before winds, payload and fuel reserves; the operator confirms each route.
Beechjet 400A vs Nextant 400XTi: common questions
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