Midsize Jets compared
Hawker 850XP vs Learjet 60XR
Both are midsize jets. The Hawker 850XP seats 1 more passenger (9 vs 8). Their range is about the same, around 4,630 km. The Learjet 60XR cruises 25 km/h faster. Cabin height is the same, 1.75 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 | Hawker 850XP | Learjet 60XR |
|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 9 (better) | 8 |
| Range | 4,630 km2,500 nm | 4,630 km2,500 nm |
| Cruise speed | 825 km/h445 kt | 850 km/h459 kt (better) |
| Cabin height | 1.75 m5.7 ft | 1.75 m5.7 ft |
| Cabin width | 1.83 m6.0 ft (better) | 1.73 m5.7 ft |
| Cabin length | 6.05 m19.8 ft | 6.05 m19.8 ft |
| Baggage | 53 cu ft | 65 cu ft (better) |
| Engines | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Est. hourly rate | $5,200/hr | $5,000/hr (better) |
Which should you charter?
Pick the Hawker 850XP if you are a group of 9 and you want a wider cabin (10 cm more across).
Pick the Learjet 60XR if you travel with a lot of luggage (65 cu ft of baggage space vs 53) and you want the shorter flight time (it cruises 25 km/h faster).
The Learjet 60XR is estimated at $5,000/hr against $5,200/hr for the Hawker 850XP, about $200 less per hour. Charters are billed by flight time, so the faster Learjet 60XR 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: from London, New York, Miami and Dubai, both reach the same destinations on our route list nonstop, so range should not decide between them.
Nonstop means within 90% of published range, before winds, payload and fuel reserves; the operator confirms each route.
Hawker 850XP vs Learjet 60XR: common questions
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