HAWKER 1000

• Passengers 9

Offering a good balance between economy, speed and comfort, the Hawker 1000 is a popular super-midsize business jet to charter.

About this aircraft

• Often referred to as the Raytheon Hawker 1000, this aircraft was produced in 1990 as a larger and longer-range alternative to the Hawker 800 series.
• The Hawker 1000 can fly non-stop from San Francisco to New York or London to Istanbul.
• The cabin is typically configured for nine passengers, with an additional seat in the enclosed lavatory if needed.
• The baggage hold has space for about eight suitcases.
• The aircraft has two sub-models, Hawker 1000A and Hawker 1000B. Over 50 aircraft in this family were made before production ended in 1997.

The Hawker 1000 is the largest member of the Hawker 800 series, boasting an improved engine, added fuel capacity and greater range than the original 800.

Interior design

Measuring in at 24.4 feet long, 6 feet wide and 5.8 feet tall, the Hawker 1000’s interior feels more spacious than other super midsize jets.

The cabin is normally configured with four seats in a club formation at the front, plus two further seats and a three-seat divan in the rear. This layout comfortably accommodates nine passengers, with an extra seat available in the enclosed lavatory if required.

Below is an example of a typical configuration found onboard the Hawker 1000:

Interesting facts to learn before you fly

• The Hawker 1000 has a similar range to the Bombardier Challenger 300. The Gulfstream G280, however, does have a greater maximum range. 
• The Hawker 1000 is renowned for its performance, cabin comfort and overall reliability.
• The Hawker 1000 can be more cost-effective to charter than other super-midsize jets designed by Gulfstream and Dassault.
• Uniquely, the Hawker 1000A and 1000B can come in either a traditional or biomorphic design. The latter has smooth curves and is said to increase passenger comfort and provide more useful space.

Technological features

The original Hawker 1000 is powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW305 turbofan engines, providing 5,255 pounds of thrust each on takeoff.

The cockpit is equipped with a Dual Honeywell FZ-800 flight director, Honeywell SPX-8000 dual-channel fail-operational digital flight system, Primus 870 doppler turbulence system, and WX-970 weather radar.

History

The Hawker 1000 is an intercontinental aircraft based on the Hawker Aerospace 125, a midsize business jet manufactured by Hawker Beechcraft in 1963. An upgrade of the Hawker 800, the 1000 was designed with a larger cabin, new engines, improved fuel capacity and increased range over its predecessor.

The aircraft made its first flight and entered production in 1990, with more than 50 built over a six-year run.

Manufacturer

British aircraft manufacturer Hawker was co-founded by aviation pioneer Harry Hawker in 1920, later merging with engineering group Armstrong Siddeley to form Hawker Siddeley. The company’s famous Hawker Hurricane fighter plane formed a key part of Britain's front-line defence in the Battle of Britain during the Second World War.

The brand’s 125 series is among the most successful British commercial aircraft ever built. Initially developed by de Havilland as the DH.125 Jet Dragon, it entered production as the Hawker Siddeley HS.125 in 1964 and underwent several more reincarnations over the years; such as the Beechcraft Hawker BH.125 and the BAe 125, when Hawker Siddeley merged with the British Aircraft Corporation to form British Aerospace. Later variants included the Hawker 700 and Hawker 800.

British Aerospace sold its business jets division to Raytheon in 1993, which went on to sell its aircraft manufacturing business to Hawker Beechcraft, a company formed and controlled by GS Capital Partners and Onex Partners of Canada. Hawker Beechcraft went bankrupt in 2012 and relaunched as Beechcraft, now owned by Textron Aviation, which discontinued production of Hawker aircraft but continues to offer parts and engineering for existing planes.

Cost

Depending on various factors, the average price for a Hawker 1000 is around $1.6 million (USD).

Charter rates

Charter rates for the Hawker 1000 vary depending on the length of your journey and the airports you’re flying in and out of.

If you’d like to charter a Hawker 1000, contact our team for a quote today. For information on other charter options, browse our list of available private aircraft.

Wet lease rates

ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, Insurance) wet lease rates for the Hawker 1000 vary depending on the age of the aircraft, lease term length, number of guaranteed block hours and average cycle ratio. Contact us for a personalised quote.