Hawker Beechcraft 4000 Hawker 4000
The Hawker 4000 is a super-midsize business jet notable for its all-composite fuselage, an unusual construction choice for its class that most rival midsize jets of the era built from conventional aluminium. That composite structure gave it a wider, roomier cabin cross-section than metal construction would easily allow at the same weight. Its development was repeatedly delayed by certification and financial troubles at Hawker Beechcraft, and it entered service years later than originally planned. Comparatively few were built before production ended, leaving it a distinctive but relatively uncommon type in the super-midsize jet market.
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The Hawker 4000's all-composite fuselage gave it a wider cabin than metal-built rivals in its super-midsize business jet class.
Specifications
| Length | 20.7 m (68 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 20.7 m (68 ft) |
| Height | 6.2 m (20 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 8 |
| Persons on board | 10 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 16.3 t |
| Range | 3,280 NM (6,075 km) |
| Maximum speed | 465 kt (861 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 45,000 ft (13,716 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 35,000 ft (10,668 m) |
| Rate of climb | 2,300 ft/min (11.7 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 1,622 m (5,322 ft) |
| Landing distance | 713 m (2,339 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 7,910 l |
| Engines | 2x Pratt & Whitney Canada PW308A |
| Units built | 73 |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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