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.

Range-to-Payload Improvements in Hawker 900XP

Te Hawker 900XP’s main asset is its range, enough to fly nonstop between any two city pairs in the US. Comparisons between the Hawker 900XP and the Hawker 850XP consistently show the 900XP to be able to fly further than its predecessor. For example, on a mission with four passengers and required NBAA IFR reserves, the Hawker 900XP can fly up to 2,818 nautical miles, about 200 miles more than the Hawker 850XP would be capable of. The Hawker 900XP outstrips the Hawker 850XP in range by roughly same margin on a mission with both private jets loaded with their maximum payload and available fuel.

Hawker 900XP

The Hawker 900XP is a close relative of the Hawker 850XP. The cabin and most vital systems will remain virtually the same, but new powerplants will be used. The two Honeywell TFE731-50R engines will enable the Hawker 900XP to climb directly to 41,000 feet and complete trips of up to 2,800 nautical miles while carrying six passengers. These engines are flat rated to 5,000 pounds of thrust apiece, 400 pounds more than the TFE731-5BR engines used on the Hawker 850XP. The initial price quote for the Hawker 900XP is $13.9 million. Many orders have already been placed for the Hawker 900XP, and the first deliveries are expected in late 2007.

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