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Beechcraft Beechjet 400A
The Beechcraft Beechjet 400A is a light jet with up to 7 seats and 2,680 km range. Compare verified specs below with live empty-leg availability on EmptyJet.
25 live empty legs on EmptyJet
- Seats
- 7
- Range
- 2,680 km
- Cruise
- 778 km/h
- Hourly
- $2,700
About this aircraft
The Beechjet 400A refined the 400 light jet with improved systems and the configuration path that led into Hawker 400XP branding for regional fleets.
It remains a recognizable light jet in charter and fractional-era operations, seating small groups in club layouts on short business sectors. Operators often prefer 400A airframes over earlier 400s when both are offered in the same search pool.
Choose 400A for the improved Beechjet before full Hawker XP identity on today's boards.
EmptyJet market activity
- On EmptyJet, the Beechcraft Beechjet 400A appeared in 1,921 empty-leg offers from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026, according to EmptyJet.
- Its busiest corridor was Dallas (DAL) to San Antonio (SAT), listed 16 times over that period.
- Inventory spanned 1,332 routes and 6 operators across the EmptyJet catalog.
- Priced Beechcraft Beechjet 400A empty legs centered on a median ask of USD 6,274, with an observed range of USD 951–USD 26,802 (2,481 priced listings).
- Typical missions ran about 506 km one-way on the median EmptyJet listing.
- As of the latest catalog refresh, 25 empty-leg offers for this model remain live on EmptyJet.
Performance
- Category
- Light Jet
- Range
- 2,680 km
- Cruise speed
- 778 km/h
- Max speed
- 833 km/h
- Takeoff runway
- 1,260 m
- Landing runway
- 900 m
- ICAO type
- BE40
Cabin
- Seats
- 7
- Height
- 1.45 m
- Width
- 1.50 m
- Length
- 4.75 m
- Cabin area
- 8.1 m²
- Baggage
- 1.1 m³
Operating economics
- Typical hourly cost
- USD 2,700
- Fuel burn
- 190 L/h
- Fuel cost / hour
- USD 1,140
- Manufacturer
- Beechcraft
Best missions
- Beechjet 400A light-jet hops
- Regional light-jet charter
- 400A empty-leg repositioning
Sources
- Beechcraft aircraftTextron Aviation
- Hawker 400 overviewWikipedia
Alternatives
FAQ
How often does the Beechcraft Beechjet 400A appear on EmptyJet?
EmptyJet recorded 1,921 empty-leg offers for the Beechcraft Beechjet 400A from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026.
Which empty-leg route is busiest for the Beechcraft Beechjet 400A?
On EmptyJet, the busiest Beechcraft Beechjet 400A corridor was Dallas (DAL) to San Antonio (SAT), with 16 listings from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026.
What is a typical empty-leg price for the Beechcraft Beechjet 400A?
Priced EmptyJet listings for the Beechcraft Beechjet 400A show a median ask of USD 6,274 across 2,481 priced offers from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026. Final quotes still vary by route, date, and operator.
What is the range of the Beechjet 400A?
The Beechjet 400A has a published maximum range of 2,680 km.
How many passengers does the Beechjet 400A seat?
The Beechjet 400A is configured for up to 7 passengers.
What is the typical hourly cost of a Beechjet 400A?
EmptyJet reference data places typical Beechjet 400A operating cost near USD 2,700 per flight hour. Charter quotes vary by route, operator, and availability.
How much fuel does a Beechjet 400A burn?
Reference fuel burn for the Beechjet 400A is about 190 liters per hour.
What runway length does a Beechjet 400A need?
Published takeoff runway requirement for the Beechjet 400A is about 1,260 m.
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