Aircraft comparison
Embraer Praetor 500 vs Hawker Beechcraft Hawker 800XP
Summary
The Embraer Praetor 500 and the Hawker Beechcraft Hawker 800XP are two midsize jets, compared here on the specifications that matter. On the numbers, the Embraer Praetor 500 flies farther (3,340 vs 2,540 nm); the Embraer Praetor 500 is faster (466 vs 448 kt); the Embraer Praetor 500 has the taller cabin (6 vs 5.8 ft).
| Specification | Praetor 500 | Hawker 800XP |
|---|---|---|
| Range | 3,340 nm (6,185.7 km)✓ | 2,540 nm (4,704.1 km) |
| Max cruise speed | 466 kt (863 km/h)✓ | 448 kt (829.7 km/h) |
| Max operating altitude | 45,000 ft (13,716 m)✓ | 41,000 ft (12,496.8 m) |
| Max takeoff weight | 37,567 lb (17,040.1 kg) | 28,000 lb (12,700.6 kg) |
| Typical passengers | 7 count | 8 count✓ |
| Max passengers | 9 count | 9 count |
| Cabin height | 6 ft (1.83 m)✓ | 5.8 ft (1.75 m) |
| Cabin width | 6.8 ft (2.07 m)✓ | 6 ft (1.83 m) |
| Baggage volume | 150 cuft (4.25 m3)✓ | 50 cuft (1.42 m3) |
| Powerplant | Honeywell HTF7500E | Honeywell TFE731-5BR |
| Engines | 2 count | 2 count |
| Thrust per engine | 7,528 lbf | 4,660 lbf |
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