Aircraft comparison
Hawker Beechcraft Hawker 400XP vs Pilatus PC-24
Summary
The Hawker Beechcraft Hawker 400XP and the Pilatus PC-24 are two light jets, compared here on the specifications that matter. On the numbers, the Pilatus PC-24 flies farther (2,000 vs 1,400 nm); the Pilatus PC-24 carries more (11 vs 8 pax); the Hawker Beechcraft Hawker 400XP is faster (448 vs 440 kt).
| Specification | Hawker 400XP | PC-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Range | 1,400 nm (2,592.8 km) | 2,000 nm (3,704 km)✓ |
| Max cruise speed | 448 kt (829.7 km/h)✓ | 440 kt (814.9 km/h) |
| Max operating altitude | 45,000 ft (13,716 m) | 45,000 ft (13,716 m) |
| Max takeoff weight | 16,300 lb (7,393.5 kg) | 18,300 lb (8,300.7 kg) |
| Typical passengers | 7 count | 8 count✓ |
| Max passengers | 8 count | 11 count✓ |
| Cabin height | 4.8 ft (1.45 m) | 5.1 ft (1.55 m)✓ |
| Cabin width | 4.9 ft (1.49 m) | 5.6 ft (1.71 m)✓ |
| Baggage volume | 53 cuft (1.5 m3) | 90 cuft (2.55 m3)✓ |
| Powerplant | Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-5 | Williams FJ44-4A-QPM |
| Engines | 2 count | 2 count |
| Thrust per engine | 2,965 lbf | 3,420 lbf |
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