Hawker 800XP
Raytheon Aircraft · United Kingdom · first flew 1983 · airliner
The Hawker 800XP is a mid-size business jet in the long-running de Havilland/BAe 125 family, prized for a wide, comfortable cabin and rugged, forgiving handling.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, swept |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × turbofan, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 15.6 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
WEFT is AircraftIQ's four-point recognition method — how it works.
Spot it by:
- Mid-size wide oval cabin
- Rear TFE731 nacelles
- Low-set tailplane on fin
Recognise it by the broad oval fuselage, twin aft engines, and a conventional low-set tailplane rather than a T-tail. The straight-topped fin and gently swept wing are family hallmarks.
Specifications
- The Hawker 800XP has a length of 15.6 m (51 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 15.66 m (51 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 845 km/h (525 mph).
- Typical crew: 2 pilots.
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History
The 125 lineage began in the 1960s; the 800 series first flew in 1983 with a reshaped windscreen and modified wing. Under Raytheon ownership the 800XP added Honeywell TFE731-5BR engines and winglets on later builds for improved climb and range.
Variants
The family spans the BAe 125-800, Hawker 800, 800XP, 850XP and 900XP, plus special-mission and military versions such as the U-125 and various maritime and calibration platforms.
Where you'll see it
With deep British roots, the 125/Hawker family has long served UK corporate operators, the RAF (as the Dominie navigation trainer), and calibration and survey fleets. It remains a staple of European charter operations.
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