Hawker 800 vs Cessna Citation X
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
- 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
- For sale now
- 29
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 6
- Source marketplaces
- 9
- Model years available
- 1997–2017
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) | Hawker 800 | Cessna Citation X |
|---|---|---|
| All events | 1 | — |
| Serious | 0 | — |
| Fatal | 0 | — |
| Fatalities | 0 | — |
| % Fatal | 0% | — |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Hawker 800 | Cessna Citation X |
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| Price Range | $1,212,500 – $3,000,000 | $4,122,500 – $10,827,500 |
| Category | Midsize Jet | Super-Midsize Jet |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 8 | 12 |
| Cruise Speed | 400 kts (741 km/h) | 480 kts (889 km/h) |
| Range | 2,825 nm (5,232 km) | 3,070 nm (5,686 km) |
| Service Ceiling | — | 51,000 ft (15,545 m) |
| Max Gross Weight | 27,400 lbs (12,429 kg) | 36,100 lbs (16,375 kg) |
| Useful Load | — | 6,800 lbs (3,084 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | — | 1,050.0 gal (3974 L) |
| Fuel Burn | — | 260.0 GPH (984 L/h) |
| TBO | — | 5,000 hrs |
| Overhaul Cost | — | $600,000 |
| Annual Fixed | — | $500,000 |
| Hourly Variable | — | $3,800 |
| Engines | — | 2 x Turbofan |
Cost of Ownership
EstimateHawker 800
Cessna Citation X
Which Should You Buy: Hawker 800 or Cessna Citation X?
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 800 if…
- Budget matters — from $1,212,500 vs $4,122,500, you save ~$2,910,000.
- More inventory — 54 listings vs 27.
Pick the Citation X if…
- More seats — 12 vs 8.
- Faster cruise — 480 kts vs 400 kts.
- Longer range — 3070 nm vs 2825 nm.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.