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How Hawker Beechcraft built the aircraft families that define its reputation

Hawker Beechcraft, founded in 2006, is represented here by 3 passenger and business aircraft families spanning legacy Hawker business jets and support programs.

Explore 3 current and historic jet families, from the aircraft that established the company's reputation to the programs still flying today.

The collection follows Hawker Beechcraft's business jet programs from early service through current fleets, retirements, and preservation.

Families

Programs in scope

Hawker BeechcraftBusiness jetIn service

Hawker 125 / 700 / 800 family

The British-origin business-jet family that stayed visible through multiple generations, owners, and naming conventions.

First flight

1962

Seating

7 to 9

Forum pulse

30

Open family page

Range band

2,550 nm

Notable operators

Corporate operators · Charter fleets

Hawker BeechcraftBusiness jetIn service

Hawker 400 family

The compact light jet lineage that evolved from Mitsubishi roots into a durable charter and owner-flown platform.

First flight

1978

Seating

6 to 7

Forum pulse

30

Open family page

Range band

1,480 nm

Notable operators

Corporate operators · Charter fleets · Owner pilots

Hawker BeechcraftBusiness jetIn service

Hawker 4000 family

The composite-fuselage super-midsize Hawker designed to move the brand into a faster and more spacious market tier.

First flight

2001

Seating

8 to 12

Forum pulse

30

Open family page

Range band

3,200 nm

Notable operators

Corporate operators · Charter operators

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