Designed under the stewardship of Raytheon Aircraft Corporation, the thoroughly modern Hawker 4000 private jet strikes an optimal balance in cabin size, speed, operating cost, and range. The all-composite Hawker 4000 fuselage provides ample cabin room for between eight to 14 passengers, with 115 cubic feet of baggage space available in an unpressurized external compartment. The luxurious accommodations include a fully-enclosed lavatory, appliances for hot and cold food preparation, and power plugs. Two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW308A engines provide 6,900 pounds of thrust apiece on takeoff, allowing truly transatlantic range and an impressive takeoff distance for its size of
The Hawker 1000A traces its impressive lineage to a 1961 aircraft design study by storied British aircraft manufacturer de Havilland, which called for an innovative small business jet able to balance intercontinental range capabilities of larger aircraft with ample comfort and room for a mid-size jet. That aircraft came to market in 1964 as the DH.125 Jet Dragon, and each successive model has further optimized this mission, resulting in the highly-capable Hawker 1000A. The largest version of the 125 aircraft family is powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW305 turbofans with full authority digital engine control (FADEC) providing 5,255
The Praetor 600 elevates the super-midsize segment to new heights via impressive standards of speed, range, and accommodations with industry-leading technology and cabin design offering one of the smoothest quietest in-flight environments available. Rating: 4.5 Reviews: 30
Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI) subsidiary Galaxy Aerospace began development on what would become the G200 in the late 1980s. Originally named the Astra Galaxy, the program launched in 1993 as a significant update to the earlier 1125 Astra series (Gulfstream G100/G150) and was renamed the Gulfstream G200 in 2001. Sporting a wider fuselage than earlier models with luxurious seating for 8-10 passengers, and higher-capacity seating for up to 18, the G200 is powered by twin Pratt & Whitney Canada PW306A turbofans that combine to produce more than 12,000 lbs. of thrust while also providing the range of up to 3,400
Many private jet buyers have found the Gulfstream G280 to be the ultimate blend of super-midsize cabin space, performance, and efficiency. Introduced in 2008 and U.S.-certified in in 2012, the G280 sports an entirely new wing derived from the larger Gulfstream G550, while the fuselage offers more cabin headroom than that aircraft. In testing, the G280 demonstrated a range of 3,600 nm at Mach 0.80 with four passengers and NBAA IFR reserves, offering the range and speed to fly from London to New York, or Singapore to Dubai. The aircraft also features Gulfstream’s “100 percent fresh air system,” and the
Developed concurrently with the smaller Legacy 450, the Legacy 500 offers a 6′ cabin with room for up to 12 passengers – the only midsize jet with that ability – and range in excess of 3,125 nautical miles with four passengers onboard. A new electronic fly-by-wire aircraft control system delivers a smoother flight than competing aircraft, and allows maximum performance and control while also reducing the pilot workload. A completely new and modern interior design features the largest windows and cabin volume in its class, with at least four fully flat berthable seats and a vacuum toilet as standard, as
Dassault Aviation revolutionized the large-cabin private jet segment with the mid-1970s introduction of the three-engine Falcon 50, which at the time was the first private jet on the market that offered true intercontinental range. Even today, this distinctive aircraft offers impressive range and payload capacity, able to carry eight passengers more than 2,600 nautical miles at a speed of Mach .80 (with room for as many as 19 seats) and inflight trip leg endurance of more than seven hours. Three Honeywell TFE731-3-1C turbofan engines provide 3,700 pounds of thrust each on takeoff, resulting in sea-level runway requirement of just 4,700
Dassault Aviation revolutionized the large-cabin private jet segment with the mid-1970s introduction of the three-engine Falcon 50EX, which at the time was the first private jet on the market that offered true intercontinental range. Even today, this distinctive aircraft offers impressive range and payload capacity, able to carry eight passengers more than 2,600 nautical miles at a speed of Mach .80 (with room for as many as 19 seats) and inflight trip leg endurance of more than seven hours. Three Honeywell TFE731-3-1C turbofan engines provide 3,700 pounds of thrust each on takeoff, resulting in sea-level runway requirement of just 4,700
Currently slated to enter service in 2020, the Dassault Falcon 5X will be the company’s largest-ever private jet offering, featuring a wider cabin than any previous Falcon and a six-foot, six-inch cabin height, the tallest in business aviation. Two advanced Snecma Silvercrest turbofans will power the 5X to a top speed of .90 Mach, while providing the efficiency to allow long-distance cruise range of 5,200 nautical miles, and trip legs exceeding 11 hours of flight time. Dassault states the 5X will achieve the lowest fuel consumption in its category, while also retaining the impressive short field performance for which Falcons