Capacity: 6–9 passengers

Range: ~2,000–3,000 miles (3,200–4,800 km)

Example Aircraft:

  • Hawker 800XP
  • Gulfstream G150
  • Citation XLS+

Features:

  • Stand-up cabin
  • Fully enclosed lavatory
  • Some have limited Wi-Fi or galley options

✈️ Hawker 800XP

Capacity: 6–8 passengers

Range: ~2,540 NM (4,704 km)

Cruising Speed: 447 kt (~828 km/h), Mach 0.75

Engines: 2 × Honeywell TFE731-5BR turbofans

Cabin Size: 21.3 ft (L) × 6.0 ft (W) × 5.8 ft (H)

Baggage Capacity: ~50 ft³

Features:

Stand-up cabin

Fully enclosed lavatory

Small galley

Dual-pilot certified

Ideal use: Corporate travel, coast-to-coast U.S. routes, and mid-range international missions.

✈️ Cessna Citation XLS+

Capacity: 7–9 passengers

Range: ~2,100 NM (3,889 km)

Cruising Speed: 441 kt (~815 km/h)

Engines: 2 × Pratt & Whitney PW545C turbofans

Cabin Size: 18.6 ft (L) × 5.6 ft (W) × 5.7 ft (H)

Baggage Capacity: ~80 ft³ (external + internal)

Features:

Modern avionics (Collins Pro Line 21)

Stand-up cabin

Fully enclosed rear lavatory

Mini galley

Ideal use: A popular choice for corporate charters thanks to its comfort, reliability, and runway versatility.

✈️ Gulfstream G150

Capacity: 6–8 passengers

Range: ~2,950 NM (5,463 km)

Cruising Speed: 470 kt (~870 km/h), Mach 0.85

Engines: 2 × Honeywell TFE731-40AR turbofans

Cabin Size: 17.7 ft (L) × 5.8 ft (W) × 5.8 ft (H)

Baggage Capacity: ~80 ft³ (external + internal)

Features:

Fast climb rate and excellent performance at high altitudes

Stand-up cabin

Fully enclosed lavatory

Compact galley

Ideal use: Efficient for fast business hops and coast-to-coast missions with comfort and speed.

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