Beechjet 400A Ownership Overview
Buyers won’t have a hard time finding a Beechjet 400A for sale as nearly 600 have been produced. Manufactured as an improvement of the 400 version, this light jet is made to impress.
Beechjet 400A Cabin Experience
The Beechjet 400A is capable of transporting 7 passengers and 2 crew members. The aircraft has a cabin that stretches 15ft, with a fuselage that reaches almost 50ft long.
Total cabin space is 305 cubic feet, allowing for a width and height of just under 5ft both ways. Typically each passenger receives 30 cubic feet of space in-flight. The entry door is just over 4ft tall and baggage is allowed 55 cubic feet of space in both internal and external compartments with the majority located inside the cabin, accessible during flight.
Beechjet 400A Mission Profile
Customers who buy a Beechjet 400A are those looking for the quality Beechcraft brings to the table, in a light jet, with vast improvements from its predecessors. This aircraft can carry much more weight, for longer distances, with more available passenger storage and an improved atmosphere that remains near-silent during operation.
The atmosphere of the Beechjet 400A is conducive to relaxation and business during the shorter flights within the starting country. The rearrangement of the fuel tanks in this jet also allows for more space inside the cabin, aiding in passenger comfort.
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Beechjet 400A Cost to Own
Acquisition cost for the Beechjet 400A typically ranges from $1.0-$1.2 million, half that of the Hawker 400XP and around $200,000 more than the Citation V. When factoring in market depreciation to total annual cost, the Beechjet 400A is the cheapest of its two direct competitors at roughly $1.3-$1.4 million.
Beechjet 400A Operating Cost
Beechjet 400A direct operating cost is around $1,960 per flight hour, slightly more than the Hawker 400XPÂ which falls in at $1,930, while the Citation V is the most expensive at $2,020 per hour. This rate includes fuel burn and various maintenance, crew, and operating fees.
Annual fixed cost for the Beechjet 400A falls in between the rival jets at roughly $420,000.
Beechjet 400A Performance Overview
The Beechjet 400A has had a great history of production for a reason- it’s reliable, vastly improved from its predecessors, has a solid price and range, and increased cabin space. All of these features will cause it to stand out to buyers looking into aircraft for sale.
Beechjet 400A Engines
The Beechjet 400A is equipped with two Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-5 engines with optional thrust reversers and 2,965lbs of thrust. The Beechjet 400A has a max cruise speed of about 460kts, faster than both the Citation V and Hawker 400XP.
The aircraft can land and takeoff in the following field lengths:
- FAR-91: 3.050ft
- FAR-135: 3,812ft
- FAR-121: 5,083ft
Beechjet 400A Payload
Max payload for the Beechjet 400A is 2,085lbs and it can transport that capacity more than 830nm. The Hawker 400XP carries less weight for roughly 50nm more, while the Citation V only carries 1,800lbs but for more than 1,430nm.
Beechjet 400A Range
At long-range cruise, the Beechjet 400A has a range of 1,320nm with a typical passenger load, equal to that of the Hawker, but less than the Citation.
Beechjet 400A Specifications
Beechjet 400A General Info | |
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Aircraft Class | Light Jet |
Aircraft Manufacturer | Hawker Beechcraft |
Aircraft Year of Manufacture | 1990 - 1998 |
Beechjet 400A Financial Data | |
Acquisition Cost | $990,000 - $1,210,000 |
Variable Cost | $1,763 - $2,155/hr |
Annual Cost | $1,127,864 - $1,378,500 |
Fixed Cost | $42,047 - $378,421 |
Market Depreciation | $75,000 |
Retail Charter Rate | $2,000/hr |
Average Charter Net | $291/hr |
Beechjet 400A Performance Data | |
Fuel Burn | 220 gal/hr |
Max Cruise | 460 kts |
135 Landing | 3,812 ft |
135 Takeoff | 3,812 ft |
91 Landing | 3,050 ft |
91 Takeoff | 3,050 ft |
121 Landing | 5,083 ft |
121 Takeoff | 5,083 ft |
Max Payload | 2,085 lbs |
Basic Operating Weight | 10,915 lbs |
Max Takeoff Weight | 16,100 lbs |
Beechjet 400A Cabin Details | |
Cabin Dimensions | 15'6" x 4'9" x 4'8" |
Cabin Volume | 344 |
Seat Count | 6-8 |