The Raytheon Hawker 800 is a mid-size twin-engine corporate aircraft, originally designed and manufactured by British Aerospace as the BAe 125.
In 1993 Raytheon acquired British Aerospace Corporate Jets Ltd, and they began marketing this aircraft as the Hawker 800.
The current version is identified as the Hawker 850XP and was certified for operation in March 2006.
1000 (one thousand) is the natural number following 999 and preceding 1001.
The year 1000 is the last year of the first millennium AD.
A common railway gauge is 1000 millimetres (3 ft 3.375 in).
The Hawker 1000 was based on the smaller Hawker 800, and until 1997 the two types were in production side by side in the famous de Havilland plant in Hatfield.
The 1000 is identifiable via its seven main cabin windows per side, whereas the 800 has six, and the 2'9in (0.84m) stretch (achieved by small fuselage plugs in front of and behind the wing) allowing an increase in max seating to 15.
As is the case with the BAe 125800, the BAe 1000 became the Hawker 1000 from mid 1993 when Raytheon purchased British Aerospace's Corporate Jets division.
By the end of 1994, fifty-two Hawker 1000s had been built, with thirty-eight orders yet to be fulfilled, but Raytheon decided not to produce any more of the type until further orders were received.
Raytheon Aircraft ended 2003 by announcing an order of $360 million from NetJets Inc. for 50 Hawker 400XP light jets, eight Hawker 800XP mid-size jets, and a long-term maintenance agreement that includes the existing Hawker 800XP and Hawker 1000 business jets in the NetJets® fleet of fractionally owned aircraft.
Raytheon Aircraft’s Government Business Division delivered its 200th T-6A aircraft while receiving a $228 million order from the U.S. Government for an additional 47 aircraft and related training devices.
Raytheon Aircraft continues to pursue its goal of being recognized as the world’s leading general aviation manufacturer by making product quality and customer service its top priorities.
The Hawker 1000 was the largest member of the DH/HS/BAe-125/Hawker 800 series of corporate jets.
The 1000 is identifiable via its seven main cabin windows per side, whereas the 800 has six, and the 0.84m (2ft 9in) stretch (achieved by small fuselage plugs in front of and behind the wing) allowing an increase in max seating to 15.
As is the case with the BAe-125-800, the BAe-125-1000 became the Hawker 1000 from mid 1993 when Raytheon purchased British Aerospace's Corporate Jets division.
the Hawker 1000A looked like a winner. But after six years and anemic sales, Raytheon walked away from the program with only 52 built, even though it had orders for dozens more. "There must be a reason for this," I hear you say.
Actually, about 2.7 million reasons, or rather, dollars. In 1995, that was the approximate price spread between the $12.695 million Hawker 1000A and the $9.95 million Hawker 800XP. Raytheon sold the two airplanes concurrently and the market voted decisively. Although the 1000A had true transcontinental east-west range (in other words, against the prevailing winds), flew 10 knots faster, drank 20 gallons an hour less fuel, had a longer cabin, offered more luggage space and had two more windows, there just were not enough buyers who thought those attributes were worth almost three million bucks.
During the six years the two models were built simultaneously, the 800 outsold the 1000 by better than two to one and the 1000's production rate dwindled to fewer than 12 per year. Raytheon's accountants pulled out their scalpels and the last 1000 rolled off the line in 1997. By then, Raytheon was immersed in developing a true super-midsize jet, the composite fuselage Hawker Horizon (rebadged the Hawker 4000); and comparatively cramped midsize models, with narrower and lower-ceiling cabins-even stretched ones-were losing appeal as true transcontinental haulers.
here's another good reason for buying a Hawker 1000: the price gap between it and the smaller Model 800 has narrowed, according to the aircraft pricing service Vref. The difference in performance, range and comfort could well be worth the few dollars more.
Hawker 1000 Specifications
Charter Flight Group can help you book your jet aircraft charter on only a few hours’ notice. The Hawker 1000 accommodates 2 pilots and can be configured for up to 9 passengers. Stretching the Hawker 800s fuselage improved the Hawker 1000’s cabin space. The interior dimensions of the cabin are 24.4 feet in length, 6.0 feet in height and 5.7 feet in width, making the Hawker 1000 a spacious and comfortable solution for your executive air charter. The aircraft has 14 windows (two more than the 800) and provides a lot of cabin light. Newly designed engines provide extra soundproofing, so you and your colleagues can be productive during your chartered private flight without being disturbed by excess engine noise. Plush, swiveling and reclining club seats, a lavatory and a hot and cold beverage facility add to the comfort and convenience. The Hawker 1000 is a luxurious yet efficient business jet for your jet aircraft charters. When configured for short-range chartered private flights, the Hawker 1000 can seat as many as 15.
Sukesha Mishra
Marketing Trannie at AeroSoft
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