Bombardier Challenger 300 vs Hawker 800
The Hawker 800 (mid-size, 1980s-2000s production) and Challenger 300 (modern super-midsize) overlap on used pricing — the Hawker offers a wide stand-up cabin at low acquisition; the 300 has better performance, longer range and modern systems.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
- For sale now
- 42
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 15
- Source marketplaces
- 12
- Model years available
- 2004–2013
- For sale now
- 55
- Median asking
- $2,072,500
- Range
- $1,212,500–$3,000,000
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 33
- Source marketplaces
- 11
- Model years available
- 1985–2006
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) | Bombardier Challenger 300 | Hawker 800 |
|---|---|---|
| All events | — | 1 |
| Serious | — | 0 |
| Fatal | — | 0 |
| Fatalities | — | 0 |
| % Fatal | — | 0% |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Bombardier Challenger 300 | Hawker 800 |
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| Price Range | $5,201,473 – $14,063,250 | $1,212,500 – $3,000,000 |
| Category | Super-Midsize Jet | Midsize Jet |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 10 | 8 |
| Cruise Speed | 450 kts (833 km/h) | 400 kts (741 km/h) |
| Range | 3,100 nm (5,741 km) | 2,825 nm (5,232 km) |
| Service Ceiling | 45,000 ft (13,716 m) | — |
| Max Gross Weight | 38,850 lbs (17,622 kg) | 27,400 lbs (12,429 kg) |
| Useful Load | 9,500 lbs (4,309 kg) | — |
| Fuel Capacity | 1,430.0 gal (5413 L) | — |
| Fuel Burn | 260.0 GPH (984 L/h) | — |
| TBO | 5,000 hrs | — |
| Overhaul Cost | $700,000 | — |
| Annual Fixed | $500,000 | — |
| Hourly Variable | $3,500 | — |
| Engines | 2 x Turbofan | — |
Cost of Ownership
EstimateBombardier Challenger 300
Hawker 800
Which Should You Buy: Bombardier Challenger 300 or Hawker 800?
Bottom line: Choose the Challenger 300 for modern super-mid performance and reliability. Choose the Hawker 800 only for the cheapest entry into a stand-up-cabin jet, with realistic budgets for mandate upgrades and parts.
Pick the Challenger 300 if…
- More seats — 10 vs 8.
- Faster cruise — 450 kts vs 400 kts.
- Longer range — 3100 nm vs 2825 nm.
Pick the 800 if…
- Budget matters — from $1,212,500 vs $5,201,473, you save ~$3,988,973.
- More inventory — 54 listings vs 40.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.