GULFSTREAM G150 OR HAKWER 850XP?

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.

Newly Certified Business Jets: Gulfstream G150

Gulfstream’s latest addition to the business jet market, the G150, was received its certification in November of 2005. The G150 is derivative of the G100, with changes to some of its structures, avionics, and cabin.

The most noticeable feature of the G150 is the cabin: Gulfstream went to great lengths to make it one of the widest cabins in its class, resulting in a 95 cubic-foot increase in cabin space from the G100. The interior has been entirely redone for more comfortable, luxurious flights. Passengers should also appreciate the G150’s flexible wings which translate into much smoother handling in turbulent regions.

The entire flight deck has been upgraded from the Pro Line 4 suite to the Pro Line 21 suite. Two Honeywell TFE 731-40AR-200G engines are used on the G150, the same models used on the G100. Major modifications were made to the nose, resulting in dramatically reduced drag. The range of the G150 benefits from the structural modifications: when loaded with four passengers and required NBAA IFR fuel reserves, the G150 can fly 3,018 nautical miles. Its cruise speeds make up for its slightly reduced range: its maximum speed is 475 ktas and its long-range cruise speed is 430 ktas.

Gulfstream G150

One of Gulfstream Aerospace’s newest business aircraft, the G150, was certified in November of 2005. Since its certification, fourteen jets have been delivered and have received positive reviews from customers across the globe. The G150 has just enough range to fly transcontinental missions, competitive fuel consumption, fast cruise speeds, and one of the widest cabins in its class. It is designed to compete with business aircraft such as the Learjet 60XR, Citation Sovereign and the Hawker 900XP.

The G150 is similar to the G100 in most of its structures, major systems, and engines. The main point of divergence is the G150’s cabin, which has been completely redesigned. The cabin measures 17.7 feet long, 5.8 feet high, and 5.8 feet wide and can be configured for six to eight passengers. The cabin is significantly wider than that of its predecessor, and wider than the cabins of most of its competitors . . . .

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