Compare · both midsize jets
Learjet 60XR vs Hawker 900XP
The Hawker 900XP costs about $400 an hour more. Both work from the same fields, so the choice comes down to cabin and range.
| Class | Midsize · Midsize |
|---|---|
| Seats | 7 · 8 |
| Range | 2,405 · 2,900 nm |
| Hourly | $4,500 · $4,900 |
Specification against specification
Published figures. The better of the two on each measure is marked.
| Measure | Learjet 60XR | Hawker 900XP |
|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 7 | 8 |
| Range | 2,405 nm | 2,900 nm |
| Cruise | 456 kt | 448 kt |
| Cabin heightThe specification that most changes how a four-hour flight feels. | 5.7 ft | 5.8 ft |
| Cabin length | 17.7 ft | 21.3 ft |
| Runway neededShorter is better: it decides which fields are open to you. | 5,450 ft | 5,032 ft |
| WingspanSpan-limited fields refuse on this number alone. | 43.8 ft | 54.3 ft |
| Hourly rate | $4,500–5,700 | $4,900–6,100 |
On Teterboro to West Palm Beach — 902 nm, a route both can fly — the Learjet 60XR prices at about $13,000 and the Hawker 900XP at $14,500: a difference of $1,300 for the same trip. Estimates, not offers.
Which one for your trip
A specification comparison answers which aircraft is better. It cannot answer which is available on your date, near your departure field, at a price worth paying — and that is usually what decides it. Ask, and a broker checks both with contracted operators.
Both aircraft in full
- Learjet 60XR specification, range and rate
- Hawker 900XP specification, range and rate
Other comparisons
Reference
- The full fleet 25 aircraft
- All comparisons 62 pairs
- Why runway beats range