Hawker 400XP.

The Hawker 400XP charter market has long recognised this aircraft as one of the most dependable light jets in regional aviation. Seating up to seven passengers and capable of covering 1,520 nautical miles non-stop, it combines genuine utility with the low operating costs that make it a practical choice across the Gulf and wider Middle East. Prime Jet Services offers Hawker 400XP access on a 24/7 basis, with a best-price guarantee on every booking.

History & Development

The Hawker 400XP traces its lineage to the Mitsubishi MU-300 Diamond, a design that Beechcraft acquired in the mid-1980s and progressively refined through several variants. Raytheon, operating under the Hawker brand, introduced the 400XP designation in 2003, incorporating upgraded avionics and cabin improvements over its predecessors. The airframe is powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-5 turbofan engines, a proven powerplant with an established service record across business and trainer applications. Production continued until the late 2000s, and the type remains widely operated today, supported by a mature global maintenance network.

Cabin & Comfort

The 400XP cabin measures 4.75 metres in length, with a width and height of 1.45 metres each — dimensions that are characteristic of the light jet category. It accommodates up to seven passengers in a club-style arrangement, and the interior finishes on well-maintained examples are consistent with business aviation standards. The cabin is pressurised and climate-controlled, making it comfortable across the typical regional sector lengths for which this aircraft is most suited. Baggage capacity stands at 53 cubic feet, housed in a dedicated aft compartment, which is adequate for short-trip luggage for a full complement of passengers.

Performance

With a cruise speed of 450 knots and a range of 1,520 nautical miles, the Hawker 400XP is well-matched to regional point-to-point flying. It can operate efficiently from airports that larger jets cannot always access, and its twin-engine configuration provides the redundancy expected of certificated commercial operations. Sector times across the Gulf Cooperation Council region are short enough that the aircraft’s range ceiling rarely becomes a constraint on the routes it most commonly flies.

Ideal Routes from Dubai

With a range of 1,520 nautical miles, the Hawker 400XP is ideally positioned for regional flying across the Middle East, the Gulf, and into parts of South Asia and East Africa. It is not suited to transatlantic or long-haul European flights without a fuel stop, but for the destinations most frequently requested from Dubai, it performs well.

• Dubai – Riyadh: approximately 1 hour
• Dubai – Muscat: approximately 45 minutes
• Dubai – Kuwait City: approximately 1 hour 20 minutes
• Dubai – Beirut: approximately 2 hours 30 minutes
• Dubai – Mumbai: approximately 2 hours 15 minutes
• Dubai – Nairobi: within non-stop range, approximately 4 hours 30 minutes

Charter the Hawker 400XP with Prime Jet Services

Prime Jet Services operates as a Dubai-based private jet charter broker, sourcing Hawker 400XP availability from vetted operators across the region. Every flight is arranged against an established safety and operator approval process, and our team is available around the clock to confirm aircraft, crew qualifications, and pricing before any commitment is made.

For clients with flexibility on travel dates, empty-leg flights on the Hawker 400XP periodically become available at significantly reduced rates. These are published on our empty-legs page and can represent strong value on popular regional sectors.

To enquire about a Hawker 400XP charter from Dubai or any other departure point in the region, contact Prime Jet Services directly. We provide clear, itemised quotes with no hidden fees and a best-price guarantee on every booking.