Hawker 4000

Launched in the late 1990s as the Hawker Horizon, the 4000 was the Hawker Beechcraft clean-sheet flagship and one of the first business jets to use a carbon-composite fuselage mated to a metal wing. It first flew in 2001, but a long certification programme meant deliveries only began in 2008.

Production was cut short when Hawker Beechcraft entered bankruptcy in 2012, and the Hawker line was discontinued after Textron Aviation took over. Around seventy were built, which makes the 4000 a rarer sight than its rivals and a favourite of those who know it for cabin width and speed.

Typical manufacturer figures for the Hawker 4000.

• One of the widest cabins in the super-midsize class, with a flat floor and full stand-up height
• Carbon-composite fuselage, a first in its class, for a strong and smooth structure
• Fast cruise of around Mach 0.82 with transcontinental range of roughly 3,280 nautical miles
• Comfortable for up to eight passengers on longer sectors
• Honeywell Primus Epic flight deck with a spacious, well-equipped cockpit
• Enclosed rear lavatory and a generous baggage hold

• Out of production since 2013, so the fleet is small and availability can be limited
• With the original manufacturer having exited, parts and support depend on an operator with proven access, worth confirming
• Fewer examples in charter than mainstream super-midsize rivals, so sourcing can take longer
• Operating costs sit at the higher end for the class

How many passengers does the Hawker 4000 seat? Typically up to eight in comfort, in a flat-floor, stand-up cabin.

What is the range of the Hawker 4000? Around 3,280 nautical miles, enough for long regional and many intercontinental sectors.

How fast is the Hawker 4000? It cruises at roughly Mach 0.82, competitive with other super-midsize jets.

Is the Hawker 4000 still in production? No. Production ended in 2013, so it is a rarer aircraft, and we confirm availability and support on each request.