Beechcraft Baron vs Hawker 400

Overview

The Beechcraft Baron and the Hawker 400 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Beechcraft and Beechcraft respectively.

The Hawker 400 reaches 860 km/h — 2.3x the Beechcraft Baron's 370 km/h. The Beechcraft Baron has an operational range of 1,745 km vs 4,000 km for the Hawker 400. The Hawker 400 operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 6,005 m for the Beechcraft Baron. At 7,303 kg MTOW, the Hawker 400 is 3.2x the Beechcraft Baron's 2,313 kg.

The Beechcraft Baron has been produced in 6,884 units vs 951 for the Hawker 400. Unit cost is $1M for the Beechcraft Baron vs $7.4M for the Hawker 400. The Beechcraft Baron first flew 18 years before the Hawker 400 (1960 vs 1978).

Beechcraft Baron

American light, twin-engined piston aircraft, utilized globally for business, personal, and flight training purposes since the mid-20th century.
Beechcraft Beechcraft Baron Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft
First flight 29 February 1960
Year introduced 1961
Number produced 6884 units
Average unit price $1 million
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Hawker 400

American business jet, renowned for its versatility, extensively used in various industries, including charter and private aviation.
Beechcraft Hawker 400 Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft
First flight 29 August 1978
Year introduced 1978
Number produced 951 units
Average unit price $7.4 million
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Beechcraft Baron

Wing area 18.5 m² ◉
Wingspan 11.3 m ◉
Height 3.0 m ◉
Length 9.0 m ◉
Maximum speed 370 km/h ◉
Operational range 1,745 km ◉
Service ceiling 6,005 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 2,313 kg ◉
Empty weight 1,432 kg ◉
Total thrust 2 x 97 kW ◉

Hawker 400

Wing area 22.4 m² ◉
Wingspan 13.3 m ◉
Height 4.2 m ◉
Length 14.8 m ◉
Maximum speed 860 km/h ◉
Operational range 4,000 km ◉
Service ceiling 13,716 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 7,303 kg ◉
Empty weight 4,559 kg ◉
Total thrust 2 x 658 kgf ◉

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Beechcraft Baron or Hawker 400?
The Hawker 400 is faster with a maximum speed of 860 km/h compared to the Beechcraft Baron's 370 km/h, a difference of 490 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Beechcraft Baron or Hawker 400?
The Hawker 400 has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the Beechcraft Baron's 1,745 km.
Which can fly higher, the Beechcraft Baron or Hawker 400?
The Hawker 400 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the Beechcraft Baron's 6,005 meters (19,701 ft).
Which is heavier, the Beechcraft Baron or Hawker 400?
The Hawker 400 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,303 kg compared to the Beechcraft Baron's 2,313 kg.
Which is larger, the Beechcraft Baron or Hawker 400?
The Hawker 400 is longer at 14.8 meters compared to the Beechcraft Baron's 9.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Beechcraft Baron or Hawker 400?
The Hawker 400 is more expensive at approximately $7.4 million per unit compared to the Beechcraft Baron at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Beechcraft Baron or Hawker 400?
The Beechcraft Baron entered service first in 1961, 17 years before the Hawker 400 which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Beechcraft Baron or Hawker 400?
The Beechcraft Baron has been produced in greater numbers with 6,884 units compared to 951 units of the Hawker 400.

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