Hawker Siddeley HS-125-1
The Hawker Siddeley HS.125 was one of Britain’s most successful business jets and remained in production through many renamed versions. Early Series 1 aircraft used small turbojets and a compact cabin. The design later evolved into the British Aerospace and Hawker 800 families.
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This early Series 1 with its small turbojets and compact cabin is the direct ancestor of the later Hawker 800 family.
Specifications
| Length | 14.3 m (47 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 14.3 m (47 ft) |
| Height | 5.3 m (17 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 8 |
| Crew | 2 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 10.2 t |
| Range | 1,600 NM (2,963 km) |
| Maximum speed | 430 kt (796 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 41,000 ft (12,497 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 31,000 ft (9,449 m) |
| Rate of climb | 2,500 ft/min (12.7 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 1,130 m (3,707 ft) |
| Landing distance | 700 m (2,297 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 4,660 l |
| Engines | 2x Bristol Siddeley Viper |
| Units built | 8 |
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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