Both the Gulfstream G150 and the Hawker 850XP are high-performing, reliable business jets. But in a head-to-head competition, which jet comes out ahead?
The biggest difference is cabin size: the Hawker 850XP's cabin is longer by 3 ft, 8 in, and has the larger volume by 139 cubic feet. The G150 wins in terms of baggage volume: it holds 80 cubic feet of baggage, which the 850XP holds only 50 cubic feet.
Both jets use the Honeywell TFE731 engines, but each use a different model. The TFE731-5BR model used on the G150 produces less thrust but has a longer inspection interval.
Furthermore, the G150 has a longer range by about 320 nautical miles, and a faster climb time by 2 minutes.
The Hawker 850XP wins in terms of max cruise speed and fuel burn, but when actual flight histories of the two jets are compares, the Gulfstream G150 takes significantly less time to complete missions.
The last area of comparison is cost. In 2006 figures, the Gulfstream G150 costs $13.50 million new, and the Hawker 850XP costs $13.79 million.
Want more details? Take a look at a related article on the Gulfstream G150 and the Hawker 850XP.
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