Aircraft comparison
Embraer Phenom 300E vs Hawker Beechcraft Hawker 400XP
Summary
The Embraer Phenom 300E and the Hawker Beechcraft Hawker 400XP are two light jets, compared here on the specifications that matter. On the numbers, the Embraer Phenom 300E flies farther (2,010 vs 1,400 nm); the Embraer Phenom 300E carries more (10 vs 8 pax); the Embraer Phenom 300E is faster (464 vs 448 kt). Across 1038 benchmark city pairs in this database, the Embraer Phenom 300E reaches more nonstop (287 versus 236). On a route like Atlanta – Truckee (1,746 nm), only the Embraer Phenom 300E makes it nonstop (estimated from published range).
Key differences
Range
610nm
30.3% · Phenom 300E ahead
Cruise speed
16kt
3.4% · Phenom 300E ahead
Cabin height
0.1ft
2.0% · Phenom 300E ahead
Max passengers
2
20.0% · Phenom 300E ahead
Nonstop reach
287 / 236
of 1038 benchmark routes
| Specification | Phenom 300E | Hawker 400XP |
|---|---|---|
| Range | 2,010 nm (3,722.5 km)✓ | 1,400 nm (2,592.8 km) |
| Max cruise speed | 464 kt (859.3 km/h)✓ | 448 kt (829.7 km/h) |
| Max operating altitude | 45,000 ft (13,716 m) | 45,000 ft (13,716 m) |
| Max takeoff weight | 18,552 lb (8,415 kg) | 16,300 lb (7,393.5 kg) |
| Typical passengers | 7 count | 7 count |
| Max passengers | 10 count✓ | 8 count |
| Cabin height | 4.9 ft (1.49 m)✓ | 4.8 ft (1.45 m) |
| Cabin width | 5.1 ft (1.55 m)✓ | 4.9 ft (1.49 m) |
| Baggage volume | 84 cuft (2.38 m3)✓ | 53 cuft (1.5 m3) |
| Powerplant | Pratt & Whitney Canada PW535E1 | Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-5 |
| Engines | 2 count | 2 count |
| Thrust per engine | 3,478 lbf | 2,965 lbf |
Highlighted cells mark the stronger value per row (direction is per-metric). Route capability is estimated from published range; figures are not booking prices.
On a real route
Atlanta – Truckee — 1,746 nm. Only the Embraer Phenom 300E makes this nonstop (estimate).
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