Cessna Citation XLS vs Hawker 800
The Hawker 800 series (mid-size, ~440 kt cruise with 800XP, ~2,500-2,800 nm range, stand-up cabin) competes against multiple Citations across classes — CJ4 (light), Citation V (light), XLS (mid), X (super-mid). The Hawker offers the wider stand-up mid-size cabin at older airframe pricing; the modern Citations offer current systems and stronger dispatch reliability.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
- For sale now
- 29
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 8
- Source marketplaces
- 10
- Model years available
- 2004–2025
- 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) | Cessna Citation XLS | Hawker 800 |
|---|---|---|
| All events | — | 1 |
| Serious | — | 0 |
| Fatal | — | 0 |
| Fatalities | — | 0 |
| % Fatal | — | 0% |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Cessna Citation XLS | Hawker 800 |
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| Price Range | $2,276,000 – $13,736,000 | $1,212,500 – $3,000,000 |
| Category | Midsize Jet | Midsize Jet |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 9 | 8 |
| Cruise Speed | 433 kts (802 km/h) | 400 kts (741 km/h) |
| Range | 1,796 nm (3,326 km) | 2,825 nm (5,232 km) |
| Service Ceiling | 45,000 ft (13,716 m) | — |
| Max Gross Weight | 20,200 lbs (9,163 kg) | 27,400 lbs (12,429 kg) |
| Fuel Burn | 185.0 GPH (700 L/h) | — |
| TBO | 4,500 hrs | — |
| Overhaul Cost | $400,000 | — |
| Annual Fixed | $350,000 | — |
| Hourly Variable | $2,400 | — |
| Engines | 2 x Turbofan | — |
Cost of Ownership
EstimateCessna Citation XLS
Hawker 800
Which Should You Buy: Cessna Citation XLS or Hawker 800?
Bottom line: Choose the modern Citation (CJ4/XLS/Sovereign) for current systems, single-pilot ease (light jets) and the proven Cessna service network. Choose the Hawker 800 only for the largest stand-up cabin at the lowest acquisition cost and budget for mandate upgrades and engine programs — a fundamentally older platform with thinner support post-Beechcraft.
Pick the Citation XLS if…
- More seats — 9 vs 8.
- Faster cruise — 433 kts vs 400 kts.
Pick the 800 if…
- Budget matters — from $1,212,500 vs $2,276,000, you save ~$1,063,500.
- Longer range — 2825 nm vs 1796 nm.
- More inventory — 54 listings vs 27.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.