Embraer Phenom 300 vs Hawker 800
The Phenom 300 (modern light) and Hawker 800 series (older mid-size) are different classes — the Hawker offers wider stand-up cabin at low acquisition; the Phenom has class-leading performance, modern systems and the segment's best dispatch reliability.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
- For sale now
- 88
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 21
- Source marketplaces
- 12
- Model years available
- 2010–2025
- 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) | Embraer Phenom 300 | Hawker 800 |
|---|---|---|
| All events | — | 1 |
| Serious | — | 0 |
| Fatal | — | 0 |
| Fatalities | — | 0 |
| % Fatal | — | 0% |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Embraer Phenom 300 | Hawker 800 |
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| Price Range | $7,621,250 – $14,537,500 | $1,212,500 – $3,000,000 |
| Category | Light Jet | Midsize Jet |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 10 | 8 |
| Cruise Speed | 430 kts (796 km/h) | 400 kts (741 km/h) |
| Range | 2,010 nm (3,723 km) | 2,825 nm (5,232 km) |
| Service Ceiling | 45,000 ft (13,716 m) | — |
| Max Gross Weight | 18,387 lbs (8,340 kg) | 27,400 lbs (12,429 kg) |
| Useful Load | 4,800 lbs (2,177 kg) | — |
| Fuel Capacity | 527.0 gal (1995 L) | — |
| Fuel Burn | 155.0 GPH (587 L/h) | — |
| TBO | 5,000 hrs | — |
| Overhaul Cost | $400,000 | — |
| Annual Fixed | $350,000 | — |
| Hourly Variable | $2,200 | — |
| Engines | 2 x Turbofan | — |
Cost of Ownership
EstimateEmbraer Phenom 300
Hawker 800
Which Should You Buy: Embraer Phenom 300 or Hawker 800?
Bottom line: Choose the Phenom 300 for modern light-jet economics and reliability — segment leader. Choose the Hawker 800 only for the cheapest entry into a stand-up mid-size cabin and accept mandate-upgrade costs.
Pick the Phenom 300 if…
- More seats — 10 vs 8.
- Faster cruise — 430 kts vs 400 kts.
- More inventory — 73 listings vs 54.
Pick the 800 if…
- Budget matters — from $1,212,500 vs $7,621,250, you save ~$6,408,750.
- Longer range — 2825 nm vs 2010 nm.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.