Light Jet · Comparison
Beechcraft Premier IA vs Beechcraft Beechjet 400A
Side-by-side Light Jet analysis of the Beechcraft Premier IA and Beechcraft Beechjet 400A: cabin capacity, published range, typical hourly operating cost, runway needs, and how each model shows up in EmptyJet empty-leg inventory today.
- Class
- Light Jet
- Seats
- 6 / 7
- Range
- 2,610 km / 2,680 km
How to choose
Cabin and capacity: the Beechcraft Premier IA is configured for 6 seats with cabin height 1.6 m; the Beechcraft Beechjet 400A offers 7 seats and 1.4 m cabin height. Choose the roomier cabin when passenger count or stand-up comfort matters more than brochure range.
Mission fit: published range is 2,610 km for the Beechcraft Premier IA versus 2,680 km for the Beechcraft Beechjet 400A, with cruise speeds of 828 km/h and 778 km/h. Longer published range suits thin-route city pairs; shorter-hop missions can prioritize cabin comfort or lower typical hourly cost instead.
Operating cost context: typical hourly cost is listed at $2,500/hr for the Beechcraft Premier IA and $2,700/hr for the Beechcraft Beechjet 400A. Takeoff runway guidance is 1097 m versus 1260 m — relevant when destination airports are short-field.
Empty-leg market signal on EmptyJet: 12 live public offers for the Beechcraft Premier IA and 21 for the Beechcraft Beechjet 400A right now. Higher inventory often means more schedule flexibility on repositioning flights, but availability still depends on the specific route and date.
Specs & availability
| Spec | Beechcraft Premier IA | Beechcraft Beechjet 400A |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Beechcraft |
| Category | Light Jet | Light Jet |
| Seats | 6 | 7 |
| Range | 2,610 km | 2,680 km |
| Cruise speed | 828 km/h | 778 km/h |
| Typical hourly cost | $2,500/hr | $2,700/hr |
| Cabin height | 1.6 m | 1.4 m |
| Takeoff runway | 1097 m | 1260 m |
| Empty-leg offers on EmptyJet | 12 | 21 |
Key takeaways
The Beechcraft Beechjet 400A seats more passengers (7 vs 6). On published range, the Beechcraft Beechjet 400A covers more distance (2,680 km vs 2,610 km). Typical hourly cost favors the Beechcraft Premier IA ($2,500/hr vs $2,700/hr). EmptyJet currently lists more empty-leg offers for the Beechcraft Beechjet 400A (21 vs 12).
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FAQ
Which seats more passengers, the Beechcraft Premier IA or the Beechcraft Beechjet 400A?
Published seating is 6 for the Beechcraft Premier IA and 7 for the Beechcraft Beechjet 400A.
Which has longer range, the Beechcraft Premier IA or the Beechcraft Beechjet 400A?
Published range is 2,610 km for the Beechcraft Premier IA and 2,680 km for the Beechcraft Beechjet 400A.
What is the typical hourly cost difference between the Beechcraft Premier IA and the Beechcraft Beechjet 400A?
Typical hourly cost is listed at $2,500/hr for the Beechcraft Premier IA and $2,700/hr for the Beechcraft Beechjet 400A.
How many empty-leg offers does EmptyJet list for the Beechcraft Premier IA vs the Beechcraft Beechjet 400A?
EmptyJet currently lists 12 empty-leg offers for the Beechcraft Premier IA and 21 for the Beechcraft Beechjet 400A. Counts change as listings appear or leave the catalog.