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Cessna Citation CJ3+ vs Hawker 400XP

Both are light jets. Both seat up to 8 passengers. The Citation CJ3+ flies 1,210 km (653 nm) farther: 3,780 km against 2,570 km. The Citation CJ3+ cruises 20 km/h faster. Cabin height is the same, 1.45 m.

Cessna Citation CJ3+ exterior

Cessna

Citation CJ3+

8 seats · 3,780 km

Hawker 400XP exterior

Hawker Beechcraft

Hawker 400XP

8 seats · 2,570 km

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.

SpecificationCitation CJ3+Hawker 400XP
Passengers88
Range3,780 km2,041 nm (better)2,570 km1,388 nm
Cruise speed815 km/h440 kt (better)795 km/h429 kt
Cabin height1.45 m4.8 ft1.45 m4.8 ft
Cabin width1.47 m4.8 ft1.50 m4.9 ft (better)
Cabin length4.72 m15.5 ft4.72 m15.5 ft
Baggage66 cu ft (better)45 cu ft
Engines22
Wi-FiYesYes
Est. hourly rate$3,900/hr$3,900/hr

Which should you charter?

Pick the Citation CJ3+ if you need the extra 1,210 km (653 nm) of range, you travel with a lot of luggage (66 cu ft of baggage space vs 45) and you want the shorter flight time (it cruises 20 km/h faster).

On paper the Hawker 400XP 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.

Our estimate is the same for both, around $3,900/hr before taxes and airport fees. Charters are billed by flight time, so the faster Citation CJ3+ 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 Citation CJ3+ can fly London (LTN) to Athens (ATH) nonstop, 2,443 km. The Hawker 400XP 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.

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Citation CJ3+ vs Hawker 400XP: common questions

Which has more range, the Cessna Citation CJ3+ or the Hawker 400XP?
The Cessna Citation CJ3+ has more range: 3,780 km (2,041 nm) against 2,570 km (1,388 nm) for the Hawker 400XP, a difference of 1,210 km.
Which is cheaper to charter, the Cessna Citation CJ3+ or the Hawker 400XP?
Both are light jets with a similar estimated rate of around $3,900/hr, before taxes and airport fees. The cheaper option on a given trip is usually the aircraft based closer to your departure airport, since it needs less positioning.
Which has the bigger cabin, the Cessna Citation CJ3+ or the Hawker 400XP?
The cabins are close in size. The Cessna Citation CJ3+ cabin is 1.45 m high, 1.47 m wide and 4.72 m long; the Hawker 400XP cabin is 1.45 m high, 1.50 m wide and 4.72 m long.
Which carries more passengers, the Cessna Citation CJ3+ or the Hawker 400XP?
Both carry up to 8 passengers in a typical charter layout.

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