Beechcraft King Air 350 vs Hawker 400
The Hawker Beechjet 400A (light twin jet, ~462 kt, ~1,700 nm) and King Air 350 (large twin-turboprop, ~313 kt, ~1,800 nm) are different-propulsion class aircraft — jet vs turboprop — with overlapping range and similar prices on the used market.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
- For sale now
- 72
- Median asking
- $3,197,500
- Range
- $1,952,250–$5,237,500
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 27
- Source marketplaces
- 9
- Model years available
- 1990–2019
- For sale now
- 44
- Median asking
- $1,285,000
- Range
- $635,000–$1,631,850
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 24
- Source marketplaces
- 10
- Model years available
- 1986–2017
Live data from AeroGurus, aggregated daily across the used-aircraft market. Figures are current asking prices, not appraisals — confirm with a pre-buy inspection.
Safety Record
Absolute counts scale with fleet size — the most-produced types log more events without being less safe. Compare the % fatal.
| NTSB (1982–now) | Beechcraft King Air 350 | Hawker 400 |
|---|---|---|
| All events | — | 1 |
| Serious | — | 0 |
| Fatal | — | 0 |
| Fatalities | — | 0 |
| % Fatal | — | 0% |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Beechcraft King Air 350 | Hawker 400 |
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| Price Range | $1,952,250 – $5,237,500 | $635,000 – $1,631,850 |
| Category | Multi Engine Turboprop | Light Jet |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 11 | 8 |
| Cruise Speed | 295 kts (546 km/h) | 450 kts (833 km/h) |
| Range | 1,806 nm (3,345 km) | 1,351 nm (2,502 km) |
| Service Ceiling | 35,000 ft (10,668 m) | — |
| Max Gross Weight | 15,000 lbs (6,804 kg) | 16,300 lbs (7,394 kg) |
| Useful Load | 5,400 lbs (2,449 kg) | — |
| Fuel Capacity | 544.0 gal (2059 L) | — |
| Fuel Burn | 85.0 GPH (322 L/h) | — |
| TBO | 3,600 hrs | — |
| Overhaul Cost | $450,000 | — |
| Annual Fixed | $220,000 | — |
| Hourly Variable | $1,100 | — |
| Engines | 2 x Turboprop | — |
Cost of Ownership
EstimateBeechcraft King Air 350
Hawker 400
Which Should You Buy: Beechcraft King Air 350 or Hawker 400?
Bottom line: Choose the Beechjet 400A for jet cruise speed and altitude. Choose the King Air 350 for the larger cabin, short-field capability, lower fuel burn and the proven King Air support network — particularly for missions where speed isn't the priority.
Pick the King Air 350 if…
- More seats — 11 vs 8.
- Longer range — 1806 nm vs 1351 nm.
- More inventory — 65 listings vs 43.
Pick the 400 if…
- Budget matters — from $635,000 vs $1,952,250, you save ~$1,317,250.
- Faster cruise — 450 kts vs 295 kts.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.