Hawker 400 vs Cessna Citation CJ1
The Beechjet/Hawker 400 (light jet, ~462 kt, JT15D engines) and Cessna CitationJet CJ1 (entry light jet, ~389 kt, single-pilot) are light-jet entry competitors — the Hawker 400 is faster with a larger cabin; the CJ1 is single-pilot certified with lower operating cost.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
- 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
- For sale now
- 83
- Median asking
- $1,549,000
- Range
- $999,000–$2,159,000
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 24
- Source marketplaces
- 14
- Model years available
- 1993–2008
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) | Hawker 400 | Cessna Citation CJ1 |
|---|---|---|
| All events | 1 | — |
| Serious | 0 | — |
| Fatal | 0 | — |
| Fatalities | 0 | — |
| % Fatal | 0% | — |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Hawker 400 | Cessna Citation CJ1 |
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| Price Range | $635,000 – $1,631,850 | $999,000 – $2,159,000 |
| Category | Light Jet | Light Jet |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 8 | 6 |
| Cruise Speed | 450 kts (833 km/h) | 359 kts (665 km/h) |
| Range | 1,351 nm (2,502 km) | 1,150 nm (2,130 km) |
| Service Ceiling | — | 41,000 ft (12,497 m) |
| Max Gross Weight | 16,300 lbs (7,394 kg) | 10,600 lbs (4,808 kg) |
| Useful Load | — | 2,850 lbs (1,293 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | — | 357.0 gal (1351 L) |
| Fuel Burn | — | 110.0 GPH (416 L/h) |
| TBO | — | 5,000 hrs |
| Overhaul Cost | — | $260,000 |
| Annual Fixed | — | $280,000 |
| Hourly Variable | — | $1,800 |
| Engines | — | 2 x Turbofan |
Cost of Ownership
EstimateHawker 400
Cessna Citation CJ1
Which Should You Buy: Hawker 400 or Cessna Citation CJ1?
Bottom line: Choose the CJ1 for single-pilot certification, Williams FJ44 fuel economy and the largest light-jet support network. Choose the Hawker 400 for ~70 kt more speed and the larger cabin — accepting two-crew operations and higher JT15D fuel burn.
Pick the 400 if…
- Budget matters — from $635,000 vs $999,000, you save ~$364,000.
- More seats — 8 vs 6.
- Faster cruise — 450 kts vs 359 kts.
- Longer range — 1351 nm vs 1150 nm.
Pick the Citation CJ1 if…
- More inventory — 72 listings vs 43.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.