Aircraft Overview

The Hawker 400XP is a light private charter workhorse for regional and mid-range trips where schedule control and efficient city-to-city routing matter, offering enough cabin space for small executive groups while remaining able to use secondary business airports for convenient access to city centers.

Because it combines a flat-floor, wide-feeling cabin with cruise speeds in the low 400-knot range and an NBAA IFR range around 1,333 nautical miles, the 400XP is commonly selected for higher-expectation charters that need a balance of speed, comfort, and airport flexibility; Triumph Jets advisors frequently point to this model when clients want a light-jet experience that still supports productive multi-leg or single-stop itineraries.

Cabin Experience

Charter guests will find the Hawker 400XP's cabin surprising for a light jet: its squared-oval cross section and flat floor maximize usable head and shoulder room so a typical seven-place club layout feels more spacious and practical for working or relaxing in transit.

The cabin is usually arranged in a center-club layout with swiveling seats and fold-out tables, anchored by a forward refreshment center and a fully enclosed aft lavatory, while the squared oval, flat-floor design and thoughtful interior detailing create a sense of volume and privacy that supports both business conversation and restful travel.

Seating and cabin ergonomics prioritize guest comfort on regional hops and longer sectors alike: generous shoulder room, attentive insulation that keeps the cabin quiet, accessible in-flight baggage options, and a layout that lets small groups work, dine, or rest without feeling cramped over typical charter missions.

Performance & Capabilities

With cruise speeds near 414 knots and the ability to carry a small party roughly 1,333 nautical miles non-stop (NBAA IFR, four passengers), the 400XP reduces the need for fuel stops on many regional and cross-country legs, shortens travel time between business meetings, and its 45,000-foot ceiling capability helps secure smoother routings above weather and busy traffic layers for more predictable arrival times on private charter flights.

Runway performance—takeoff in the neighborhood of 3,906 feet and landing around 2,960 feet under standard conditions—means the aircraft can routinely access many smaller business and municipal airports that keep passengers closer to final destinations, and its proven turbofan power plant supports dependable, repeatable operations that simplify scheduling and routing choices for charter planners.