Light Jet · Comparison

Beechcraft Beechjet 400A vs Nextant 400XT

Side-by-side Light Jet analysis of the Beechcraft Beechjet 400A and Nextant 400XT: 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
7 / 7
Range
2,680 km / 3,740 km
Beechcraft Beechjet 400ABeechcraft Beechjet 400A7 seats2,680 km range21 empty-leg offersNextant 400XTNextant 400XT7 seats3,740 km range9 empty-leg offers

How to choose

Cabin and capacity: the Beechcraft Beechjet 400A is configured for 7 seats with cabin height 1.4 m; the Nextant 400XT 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 2,680 km for the Beechcraft Beechjet 400A versus 3,740 km for the Nextant 400XT, with cruise speeds of 778 km/h and 822 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 $2,700/hr for the Beechcraft Beechjet 400A and $2,700/hr for the Nextant 400XT. Takeoff runway guidance is 1260 m versus 1300 m — relevant when destination airports are short-field.

Empty-leg market signal on EmptyJet: 21 live public offers for the Beechcraft Beechjet 400A and 9 for the Nextant 400XT right now. Higher inventory often means more schedule flexibility on repositioning flights, but availability still depends on the specific route and date.

Specs & availability

SpecBeechcraft Beechjet 400ANextant 400XT
ManufacturerBeechcraftNextant Aerospace
CategoryLight JetLight Jet
Seats77
Range2,680 km3,740 km
Cruise speed778 km/h822 km/h
Typical hourly cost$2,700/hr$2,700/hr
Cabin height1.4 m1.4 m
Takeoff runway1260 m1300 m
Empty-leg offers on EmptyJet219

Key takeaways

On published range, the Nextant 400XT covers more distance (3,740 km vs 2,680 km). EmptyJet currently lists more empty-leg offers for the Beechcraft Beechjet 400A (21 vs 9).

FAQ

Which seats more passengers, the Beechcraft Beechjet 400A or the Nextant 400XT?

Published seating is 7 for the Beechcraft Beechjet 400A and 7 for the Nextant 400XT.

Which has longer range, the Beechcraft Beechjet 400A or the Nextant 400XT?

Published range is 2,680 km for the Beechcraft Beechjet 400A and 3,740 km for the Nextant 400XT.

What is the typical hourly cost difference between the Beechcraft Beechjet 400A and the Nextant 400XT?

Typical hourly cost is listed at $2,700/hr for the Beechcraft Beechjet 400A and $2,700/hr for the Nextant 400XT.

How many empty-leg offers does EmptyJet list for the Beechcraft Beechjet 400A vs the Nextant 400XT?

EmptyJet currently lists 21 empty-leg offers for the Beechcraft Beechjet 400A and 9 for the Nextant 400XT. Counts change as listings appear or leave the catalog.