
Citation III
- Range
- 2,470nm
- Seats
- 8
The Hawker 850XP is a midsize business jet with a comfortable flat-floor cabin, winglet-enhanced performance, and practical range for frequent regional and transcontinental missions.

The Hawker 850XP's maximum range is 2,710 nautical miles — 702 nm less than the Embraer Praetor 500, the longest-legged 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 | 2,710 nm |
|---|---|
| Max operating speed | 356 KIAS |
| Service ceiling | 41,000 ft |
| FAA landing distance | 2,245 ft |
| Typical passengers | 8 |
|---|---|
| Typical crew | 2 |
| Cabin length | 255 in |
| Cabin width | 72 in |
| Cabin height | 72 in |
| Cabin volume | 551 cu ft |
| Baggage volume | 50 cu ft |
| Max takeoff weight | 28,000 lbs |
|---|---|
| Thrust per engine | 4,750 lbf |
| Engines | 2 |
| Engine model | Honeywell TFE731-5BR |
| Exterior length | 51.2 ft |
| Wingspan | 54.4 ft |
Aircraft decision brief
Model overview
Produced from 2006 through 2009, the 850XP evolved the 800XP with winglets, a Pro Line 21 flight deck, and cabin updates. The winglets improve climb and cruise efficiency while preserving the familiar Hawker cabin and TFE731 engine platform.
Its broad, flat-floor cabin supports six to eight passengers with club seating, a galley, enclosed lavatory, and internal baggage access. The aircraft remains attractive where cabin comfort and acquisition value outweigh the appeal of a newer design.
Mission fit
Decision lens
Planning lens
Engine program status, major inspection timing, landing gear, wing and corrosion history, avionics standards, windshields, and cabin-system condition should drive the pre-purchase review. Complete records and evidence of experienced Hawker maintenance are valuable.
The fleet is mature, so calendar events and deferred cosmetic or systems work can be more important than total time alone. Buyers should compare the cost of upcoming inspections and upgrades with the price difference to a later 900XP or competing midsize model.
Category context
The Hawker 900XP adds higher-thrust engines and improved hot-and-high performance. Compared with the 800XPI, the 850XP adds winglets and related performance gains; compared with the Citation XLS, it emphasizes cabin comfort while the XLS generally leads in runway efficiency.
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Market position
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