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Beechcraft Baron vs Hawker 400

Beechcraft Baron vs Hawker 400 at a glance — top speed 370 vs 860 km/h, range 1,745 vs 4,000 km, max takeoff weight 2,313 vs 7,303 kg, built 6,884 vs 951 units.

Beechcraft Baron military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Beechcraft Baron
Beechcraft Hawker 400 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Hawker 400
Specifications
Beechcraft Baron Hawker 400
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft Beechcraft
First flight 29 February 1960 29 August 1978
Year introduced 1961 1978
Number produced 6884 units 951 units
Average unit price $1 million $7.4 million
Wing area 18.5 m² 22.4 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 13.3 m
Height 3.0 m 4.2 m
Length 9.0 m 14.8 m
Maximum speed 370 km/h 860 km/h
Operational range 1,745 km 4,000 km
Service ceiling 6,005 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,313 kg 7,303 kg
Empty weight 1,432 kg 4,559 kg
Total thrust 2 x 194 kW 2 x 1,315 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.