
Bombardier Challenger 300
- Range
- 3,340nm
- Seats
- 8
The Hawker 4000 is a rare composite-fuselage super-midsize jet offering a flat-floor cabin, strong speed and transcontinental range.

The Hawker 4000's maximum range is 3,100 nautical miles — 940 nm less than the Embraer Praetor 600, the longest-legged Super Mid-Size Jet in our set.
Reach
Teterboro · TEB — click a point, or focus the map and use arrow keys
Departure point: New York, Teterboro · TEB.
Great-circle reach at maximum published range — a still-air planning figure. Winds, payload, and reserves reduce real-world reach.
| Maximum range | 3,100 nm |
|---|---|
| Max operating speed | 389 KIAS |
| Service ceiling | 45,000 ft |
| FAA landing distance | 2,475 ft |
| Typical passengers | 8 |
|---|---|
| Typical crew | 2 |
| Cabin length | 300 in |
| Cabin width | 77 in |
| Cabin height | 72 in |
| Cabin volume | 746 cu ft |
| Baggage volume | 114 cu ft |
| Max takeoff weight | 39,500 lbs |
|---|---|
| Thrust per engine | 6,904 lbf |
| Engines | 2 |
| Engine model | Pratt & Whitney Canada PW308A |
| Exterior length | 69.2 ft |
| Wingspan | 61.8 ft |
Aircraft decision brief
Model overview
Originally developed as the Hawker Horizon, the 4000 uses a carbon-composite fuselage, swept wing and PW308A engines. Its stand-up flat-floor cabin and performance place it squarely in the super-midsize category.
Production ended in 2012 amid Hawker Beechcraft restructuring after a very small fleet was completed. The aircraft can deliver substantial capability, but support depth and resale liquidity require careful planning.
Mission fit
Decision lens
Planning lens
Small fleet size is the dominant ownership consideration. Confirm OEM and third-party parts support, PW308A program status, structural inspection requirements, landing gear and completion-specific systems.
Records quality, damage history and maintenance-provider capability materially affect liquidity. Build a conservative parts, downtime and exit strategy before acquisition.
Category context
The Hawker 4000 can offer super-midsize performance at a discounted acquisition price, but mainstream alternatives such as the Challenger 300 or Falcon 2000 family provide deeper fleets and support networks.
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Market position
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