Citation III
Mid-Size Jet
- Range
- 2,470nm
- Seats
- 8
Mid-Size JetICAO H25A
Hawker 125-3A/RA
Hawker 125-3A/RA is a mid-size jet designed around passenger comfort and proven midsize-jet utility, with a typical 7-passenger configuration and a published maximum range of 2,100 nautical miles.
- Max range
- 2,100nm
- Typical seats
- 7
- Ceiling
- 40,000ft
- Cabin height
- 69in
How far can the Hawker 125-3A/RA fly?
The Hawker 125-3A/RA's maximum range is 2,100 nautical miles — 1,312 nm less than the Embraer Praetor 500, the longest-legged Mid-Size Jet in our set.
Reach
Nonstop from New York
Teterboro · TEB — click a point, or focus the map and use arrow keys
Departure
Departure point: New York, Teterboro · TEB.
- Hawker 125-3A/RA2,100 nm
Great-circle reach at maximum published range — a still-air planning figure. Winds, payload, and reserves reduce real-world reach.
| Maximum range | 2,100 nm |
|---|---|
| Max operating speed | 371 KIAS |
| Service ceiling | 40,000 ft |
| FAA landing distance | 2,450 ft |
| Typical passengers | 7 |
|---|---|
| Typical crew | 2 |
| Cabin length | 232 in |
| Cabin width | 69 in |
| Cabin height | 69 in |
| Cabin volume | 604 cu ft |
| Baggage volume | 40 cu ft |
| Max takeoff weight | 22,700 lbs |
|---|---|
| Thrust per engine | 3,360 lbf |
| Engines | 2 |
| Engine model | Rolls-Royce Viper 522 |
| Exterior length | 47.4 ft |
| Wingspan | 47 ft |
Aircraft decision brief
Where the Hawker 125-3A/RA fits
Model overview
About the Hawker 125-3A/RA
Hawker 125-3A/RA sits within the Hawker family as a Mid-Size Jet. Its published specifications pair a 2-engine configuration with a 40,000-foot service ceiling and mission capability suited to regional and domestic business travel.
The cabin is approximately 69 inches high and 69 inches wide, with 604 cubic feet of cabin volume and 40 cubic feet of baggage capacity. Published field length is 2,450 feet. Actual runway and range performance varies with payload, weather, elevation, temperature, reserves, and aircraft configuration.
Mission fit
Best for
- Regional and domestic business travel
- Typical missions carrying up to 7 passengers
- Midsize, near-stand-up cabin requirements
- Operators who value shorter-field flexibility
Decision lens
Key advantages
- Published maximum range of 2,100 nautical miles
- 69-inch cabin height and 69-inch cabin width
- 604 cubic feet of cabin volume
- 40,000-foot service ceiling
Planning lens
Ownership considerations
Prospective owners should test the Hawker 125-3A/RA's payload, range, runway, baggage, and cabin profile against their recurring missions. Published maximum figures are planning references; real-world capability depends on loading, reserves, weather, airport conditions, and the individual aircraft's configuration.
For a pre-owned example, diligence should address engine and auxiliary-power-unit status, program coverage, logbook continuity, calendar- and cycle-driven inspections, landing gear, pressurization, corrosion, avionics supportability, cabin systems, prior repairs, and parts availability. Upcoming maintenance and modernization can outweigh a low acquisition price.
Category context
How it compares
Within the Hawker family, the closest published mission-profile comparisons are Hawker 125-400BS and Hawker 125-400AS. The Hawker 125-3A/RA lists 2,100 nautical miles of maximum range and 604 cubic feet of cabin volume, versus 2,100 nautical miles and 604 cubic feet for the Hawker 125-400BS, and 2,100 nautical miles and 604 cubic feet for the Hawker 125-400AS. Buyers should also compare payload, runway performance, maintenance status, configuration, and total ownership budget.
Common questions
What is the maximum range of the Hawker 125-3A/RA?
Published model specifications list a maximum range of 2,100 nautical miles. Actual mission range varies with passenger load, baggage, weather, reserves, runway conditions, and aircraft configuration.Published model specifications list a maximum range of 2,100 nautical miles. Actual mission range varies with passenger load, baggage, weather, reserves, runway conditions, and aircraft configuration. A mission-specific performance review is appropriate before purchase or trip planning.
How many passengers can the Hawker 125-3A/RA carry?
The typical configuration accommodates 7 passengers. The cabin measures approximately 69 inches high and 69 inches wide, although individual interiors and seating layouts vary.The typical configuration accommodates 7 passengers, with approximately 604 cubic feet of cabin volume and 40 cubic feet of baggage capacity. The cabin measures approximately 69 inches high and 69 inches wide. Actual seating, amenities, baggage access, and usable space vary by completion and configuration.
What should buyers consider before purchasing a Hawker 125-3A/RA?
Buyers should evaluate mission fit, engine and maintenance status, inspection timing, records, avionics, cabin systems, training, insurance, and support. The individual aircraft's condition and configuration can matter more than age or asking price alone.Prospective owners should test the Hawker 125-3A/RA's payload, range, runway, baggage, and cabin profile against their recurring missions. Published maximum figures are planning references; real-world capability depends on loading, reserves, weather, airport conditions, and the individual aircraft's configuration. For a pre-owned example, diligence should address engine and auxiliary-power-unit status, program coverage, logbook continuity, calendar- and cycle-driven inspections, landing gear, pressurization, corrosion, avionics supportability, cabin systems, prior repairs, and parts availability. Upcoming maintenance and modernization can outweigh a low acquisition price.
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Market position
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Facts current as of July 18, 2026