Light Jets compared
Cessna Citation XLS+ vs Hawker 400XP
Both are light jets. The Citation XLS+ seats 1 more passenger (9 vs 8). The Citation XLS+ flies 1,410 km (761 nm) farther: 3,980 km against 2,570 km. The Citation XLS+ cruises 20 km/h faster. The Citation XLS+ has the taller cabin (1.75 m vs 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 | Citation XLS+ | Hawker 400XP |
|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 9 (better) | 8 |
| Range | 3,980 km2,149 nm (better) | 2,570 km1,388 nm |
| Cruise speed | 815 km/h440 kt (better) | 795 km/h429 kt |
| Cabin height | 1.75 m5.7 ft (better) | 1.45 m4.8 ft |
| Cabin width | 1.68 m5.5 ft (better) | 1.50 m4.9 ft |
| Cabin length | 6.40 m21.0 ft (better) | 4.72 m15.5 ft |
| Baggage | 90 cu ft (better) | 45 cu ft |
| Engines | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Est. hourly rate | $4,900/hr | $3,900/hr (better) |
Which should you charter?
Pick the Citation XLS+ if you need the extra 1,410 km (761 nm) of range, you are a group of 9, headroom matters (the cabin is 30 cm taller) and you want more room to spread out (the cabin is 1.7 m longer).
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.
The Hawker 400XP is estimated at $3,900/hr against $4,900/hr for the Citation XLS+, about $1,000 less per hour. Charters are billed by flight time, so the faster Citation XLS+ 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 XLS+ 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.
Citation XLS+ vs Hawker 400XP: common questions
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