DA62 vs Hawker 800
Overview
The DA62 and the Hawker 800 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Diamond and Hawker Beechcraft respectively.
The Hawker 800 reaches 830 km/h — 2.2x the DA62's 372 km/h. The DA62 has an operational range of 2,380 km vs 5,232 km for the Hawker 800. The Hawker 800 operates at altitudes up to 12,497 m compared to 6,069 m for the DA62. At 12,701 kg MTOW, the Hawker 800 is 5.5x the DA62's 2,300 kg.
The DA62 has been produced in 120 units vs 650 for the Hawker 800. Unit cost is $1.9M for the DA62 vs $13.78M for the Hawker 800. The Hawker 800 first flew 29 years before the DA62 (1983 vs 2012).
| Austrian twin-engine, civil utility aircraft, used worldwide for light transport and aerial surveys in the 21st century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇦🇹 Austria |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Diamond |
| First flight | 1 April 2012 |
| Year introduced | 2015 |
| Number produced | 120 units |
| Average unit price | $1.9 million |
| British mid-size twinjet corporate aircraft, known for its international charters and private operations since the mid-1980s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Hawker Beechcraft |
| First flight | 26 June 1983 |
| Year introduced | 1983 |
| Number produced | 650 units |
| Average unit price | $13.8 million |
| Wing area | 17.1 m² |
| Wingspan | 14.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 9.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 372 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,380 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 6,069 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,300 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,590 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 66 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 16.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 15.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 830 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 5,232 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,497 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 12,701 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 7,108 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,057 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the DA62 or Hawker 800?
The Hawker 800 is faster with a maximum speed of 830 km/h compared to the DA62's 372 km/h, a difference of 458 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DA62 or Hawker 800?
The Hawker 800 has a longer range at 5,232 km compared to the DA62's 2,380 km.
Which can fly higher, the DA62 or Hawker 800?
The Hawker 800 has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the DA62's 6,069 meters (19,911 ft).
Which is heavier, the DA62 or Hawker 800?
The Hawker 800 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,701 kg compared to the DA62's 2,300 kg.
Which is larger, the DA62 or Hawker 800?
The Hawker 800 is longer at 15.6 meters compared to the DA62's 9.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DA62 or Hawker 800?
The Hawker 800 is more expensive at approximately $14 million per unit compared to the DA62 at $1.9 million.
Which entered service first, the DA62 or Hawker 800?
The Hawker 800 entered service first in 1983, 32 years before the DA62 which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DA62 or Hawker 800?
The Hawker 800 has been produced in greater numbers with 650 units compared to 120 units of the DA62.