Hawker 800 vs Embraer Phenom 300
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
- 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
- 88
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 21
- Source marketplaces
- 12
- Model years available
- 2010–2025
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 | Embraer Phenom 300 |
|---|---|---|
| All events | 1 | — |
| Serious | 0 | — |
| Fatal | 0 | — |
| Fatalities | 0 | — |
| % Fatal | 0% | — |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Hawker 800 | Embraer Phenom 300 |
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| Price Range | $1,212,500 – $3,000,000 | $7,621,250 – $14,537,500 |
| Category | Midsize Jet | Light Jet |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 8 | 10 |
| Cruise Speed | 400 kts (741 km/h) | 430 kts (796 km/h) |
| Range | 2,825 nm (5,232 km) | 2,010 nm (3,723 km) |
| Service Ceiling | — | 45,000 ft (13,716 m) |
| Max Gross Weight | 27,400 lbs (12,429 kg) | 18,387 lbs (8,340 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
EstimateHawker 800
Embraer Phenom 300
Which Should You Buy: Hawker 800 or Embraer Phenom 300?
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 800 if…
- Budget matters — from $1,212,500 vs $7,621,250, you save ~$6,408,750.
- Longer range — 2825 nm vs 2010 nm.
Pick the Phenom 300 if…
- More seats — 10 vs 8.
- Faster cruise — 430 kts vs 400 kts.
- More inventory — 73 listings vs 54.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.