Hawker 850XP — Charter and Specification Guide
Hawker Hawker 850XP: Midsize jet, 8 typical charter seating, 2,540 nm published published maximum range. Production status: Out of production — still flying.
Cabin and performance
- Category — Midsize jet
- Typical charter seating — 8
- Published maximum range — 2,540 nm published
- Cabin height — 5 ft 9 in
The Hawker 850XP in service
Hawker production ended in 2013, but the 850XP remains one of the most available midsize jets in the Middle East and Africa. Its wide, flat-floored cabin seats eight properly rather than nominally.
Cabin condition varies significantly across the fleet. We identify the individual aircraft and its refurbishment status when quoting, and we already publish a 900XP profile in the same family.
Missions the type is used for
- Regional business travel at competitive cost
- Short and medium legs with eight passengers
Route examples that suit its legs
- Dubai to Bahrain
- Riyadh to Amman
- Cairo to Larnaca
Where these figures come from
All figures above are the manufacturer's published maximum values and vary by serial number, interior configuration and operating conditions. Source: https://www.txtav.com/en. MEGA does not manufacture or represent any airframer; aircraft are arranged through registered third-party operators and availability is confirmed per aircraft and per date.
How the midsize jet class flies
Midsize jets are the working answer to three to five hour sectors: a stand-up or near stand-up cabin, an enclosed lavatory, real baggage volume and enough range to cross a region without a fuel stop. For business travel with a small team and carry-on plus checked bags, this is usually where the compromise lands well.
Cabin dimensions, not range, tend to decide the choice inside this class. Sleeping is possible on a divan but not comfortable, and long overwater sectors are better placed on a heavy or ultra-long-range cabin.
Other Midsize Hawkers types
- Hawker 900XP — Out of production — still flying: Winglet-equipped final production variant
- Hawker 800XP — Out of production — still flying: Earlier variant; large fleet, varied condition
- Hawker 4000 — Out of production — still flying: Composite-fuselage super-midsize; limited support and availability
Chartering the Hawker 850XP
Availability is the deciding factor on any specific type. The Hawker 850XP is arranged through registered third-party operators, so whether one can be placed on your trip depends on where an aircraft of that type is positioned, the crew's duty time, and whether the operator's approvals cover the airports and airspace involved. Where the type is not free, the desk offers the closest equivalent in the same class rather than holding a trip open.
Positioning, airport slots, handling, overnight crew costs and any de-icing or curfew constraints are priced into the quote rather than added afterwards, and every figure is confirmed against the actual aircraft and date before it is issued. We publish no rate for any type here, because an honest number depends on the aircraft, the routing and the day.
Frequently asked questions
How many passengers does the Hawker 850XP carry?
Typical charter seating is 8. The exact figure depends on the individual aircraft's interior, since operators configure cabins differently, and on baggage — a full cabin with heavy luggage can change what the aircraft can lift out of a given runway.
How far can the Hawker 850XP fly?
The published maximum range is 2,540 nm published, quoted by the manufacturer under ideal conditions with a defined payload. Real sector capability is shorter once passengers, baggage, winds, temperature and reserve fuel are applied, so the operations desk checks each leg against the specific aircraft rather than the brochure figure.
Is the Hawker 850XP still in production?
Production status: Out of production — still flying. Status matters for parts support, cabin technology and resale, and it is stated here so no one quotes or budgets against a type that has not entered service or is no longer built.
Does MEGA operate the Hawker 850XP?
No. MEGA arranges flights on aircraft operated by licensed third-party operators holding their own air operator certificates. Safety ratings such as ARGUS, IS-BAO or Wyvern are held by the relevant operator and applicability varies by aircraft and operator.
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