JET GUIDE
Super-midsize jet
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Super-Midsize jets have many of the traits common to larger “heavy jets” with pricing closer to that of the midsize range. They seat 8-9 people in greater comfort so they will feel roomier when filled to capacity. Cabin ceilings are typically at or just under 6 feet. This is a versatile category of aircraft, and you will find numerous amenities common to larger jets including a galley, satellite phone, Wi-Fi and entertainment system.
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Beechcraft Hawker 1000, 4000, Bombardier Challenger 300, 350, Cessna Citation Latitude, Sovereign, Sovereign+, Citation X, Dassault Falcon 50, Embraer Legacy 450, 500, Gulfstream G200, G280
Beechcraft Hawker 1000
Passengers (typical): 8
Specification
The Hawker 1000 is the largest member of the Hawker 800 series of business jets. Its cabin is three feet longer than the Hawker 800 and features a more powerful engine.
| Cabin Height: | 5.8 ft | Avg Cruising Speed: | 440 KTAS |
| Cabin Width: | 6 ft | Max Cruise Altitude: | 43,000 ft |
| Cabin Length: | 24.4 ft | Range Full: | 2,970 NM |
| Baggage Vol: | 72 cu ft | Lavatory: | Yes |
| Galley: | Yes |
Beechcraft Hawker 4000 (Hawker Horizon)
Passengers (typical): 8
Specification
The Hawker 4000 was originally named the Hawker Horizon. The 4000 features a composite carbon-fiber skin which saves weight and increases cabin volume. The 4000 was the last of the Hawker business jets before production ceased in 2013.
| Cabin Height: | 6 ft | Avg Cruising Speed: | 476 KTAS |
| Cabin Width: | 6.5 ft | Max Cruise Altitude: | 45,000 ft |
| Cabin Length: | 25.0 ft | Range Full: | 3,100 NM |
| Baggage Vol: | 114 cu ft | Lavatory: | Yes |
| Galley: | Yes |
Bombardier Challenger 300
Passengers (typical): 8
Specification
The Challenger 300 was Bombardier’s entry into the super mid-sized aircraft market. It seats 8 in a double-club configuration. The aircraft is smaller than the Challenger 600 series but with transcontinental range.
| Cabin Height: | 6.1 ft | Avg Cruising Speed: | 470 KTAS |
| Cabin Width: | 7.2 ft | Max Cruise Altitude: | 45,000 ft |
| Cabin Length: | 23.7 ft | Range Full: | 3,065 NM |
| Baggage Vol: | 106 cu ft | Lavatory: | Yes |
| Galley: | Yes |
Bombardier Challenger 350
Passengers (typical): 8
Specification
The Challenger 350 is an upgrade to the successful Challenger 300. Updates include a new interior, larger cabin windows, new engines producing roughly 500 additional pounds of thrust, and further advanced flight deck. A new wing incorporates that allow for a higher maximum takeoff weight and increased range of 3,200 nm.
| Cabin Height: | 6.1 ft | Avg Cruising Speed: | 470 KTAS |
| Cabin Width: | 7.2 ft | Max Cruise Altitude: | 45,000 ft |
| Cabin Length: | 25.2 ft | Range Full: | 3,065 NM |
| Baggage Vol: | 106 cu ft | Lavatory: | Yes |
| Galley: | Yes |
Cessna Citation Latitude
Passengers (typical): 9
Specification
The Citation Latitude is a new super mid-size jet with a stand up cabin, the widest in the Citation line. The aircraft has an endurance of between 5-6 hours making it well suited for trans-continental flight.
| Cabin Height: | 6 ft | Avg Cruising Speed: | 409 KTAS |
| Cabin Width: | 6.4 ft | Max Cruise Altitude: | 45,000 ft |
| Cabin Length: | 21.8 ft | Range Full: | 2,455 NM |
| Baggage Vol: | 127 cu ft | Lavatory: | Yes |
| Galley: | Yes |
Cessna Citation Sovereign/ Sovereign+ (Cessna 680)
Passengers (typical): 8-9
Specification
The Sovereign’s cabin is based on that of the Citation X. The aircraft is designed for transcontinental flight.
The Sovereign+, introduced in 2012, extends the aircraft’s range by approximately 150 NM with the installation of winglets and newer engines. The Sovereign+ is also equipped with new cockpit technology.
| Cabin Height: | 5.8 ft | Avg Cruising Speed: | 409 KTAS |
| Cabin Width: | 5.6 ft | Max Cruise Altitude: | 47,000 ft |
| Cabin Length: | 25.3 ft | Range Full: | 2,680 NM/ 2,773 NM |
| Baggage Vol: | 135 cu ft | Lavatory: | Yes |
| Galley: | Yes |
Cessna Citation X/ X+ (Cessna 750)
Passengers (typical): 8
Specification
Long recognized as the fastest business jet in the world, the Citation X is a unique super-midsize jet. The engines on the “Citation Ten” produce 6,000 pounds of thrust each and its wing has a sweep of 37° making it a real high-performer and a standout amongst most private jets. Conditions permitting, the high-speed characteristics of this jet enable the Citation X to complete a typical North American trans-continental flight up to an hour faster than others in its class. Inside, the cabin of the Citation X and the newer Citation Sovereign are actually very similar with a twin double-club seating arrangement.
The Citation X+, is an upgrade to the Citation X. Changes include a new technology flight deck, new engines that produce even more power but consume less fuel, a 15 inch cabin extension, increased Maximum Takeoff Weight and aerodynamic winglets to improve flying performance.
| Cabin Height: | 5.8 ft | Avg Cruising Speed: | 500 KTAS |
| Cabin Width: | 5.6 ft | Max Cruise Altitude: | 51,000 ft |
| Cabin Length: | 23.9 ft/ 25.2 ft | Range Full: | 2,890 NM/ 3,229 NM |
| Baggage Vol: | 82 cu ft | Lavatory: | Yes |
| Galley: | Yes |
Dassault Falcon 50 / 50EX
Passengers (typical): 9
Specification
Developed as a long range, intercontinental version of the Falcon 20, a three engine design was adopted for airline standards of safety. Many years later a re-engined version of the Falcon 50 became the Falcon 50EX. The Falcon 50 remains a popular continental and inter-continental jet with a taller and wider cabin than many other aircraft in its class.
| Cabin Height: | 5.9 ft | Avg Cruising Speed: | 431 KTAS / 459 KTAS |
| Cabin Width: | 6.1 ft | Max Cruise Altitude: | 49,000 ft |
| Cabin Length: | 23.5 ft | Range Full: | 3,057 / 3,223 NM |
| Baggage Vol: | 115 cu ft | Lavatory: | Yes |
| Galley: | Yes |
Embraer Legacy 450
Passengers (typical): 7
Specification
The Legacy 450 fuselage is four feet shorter than the Legacy 500. It carries 4 passengers over 2,900 nm and can accommodate up to 9 passengers.
| Cabin Height: | 6 ft | Avg Cruising Speed: | 450 KTAS |
| Cabin Width: | 6.8 ft | Max Cruise Altitude: | 45,000 ft |
| Cabin Length: | 24.0 ft | Range Full: | 2,498 NM |
| Baggage Vol: | 177 cu ft | Lavatory: | Yes |
| Galley: | Yes |
Embraer Legacy 500
Passengers (typical): 8
Specification
The Legacy 500 marked Embraer’s entry into the super-midsize business jet market. The Legacy 500 typically carries 4 passengers over 3,125 nm with room for up to 12. The recently announced Embraer Praetor 500/600 are variants of the Legacy 450 and 500, respectively, with more range.
| Cabin Height: | 6 ft | Avg Cruising Speed: | 459 KTAS |
| Cabin Width: | 6.8 ft | Max Cruise Altitude: | 45,000 ft |
| Cabin Length: | 27.5 ft | Range Full: | 2,762 NM |
| Baggage Vol: | 155 cu ft | Lavatory: | Yes |
| Galley: | Yes |
Gulfstream G200
Passengers (typical): 8 – 9
Specification
Initially dubbed the Astra Galaxy prior to General Dynamics acquisition of IAI, the G200 marked Gulfstream’s entry into the super-midsize aircraft market. Its cabin comfortably seats up to nine passengers and is equipped with a forward galley and aft lavatory. By using a step-down aisle the cabin has 6.3 feet of headroom. It has nonstop trans Atlantic and one-stop trans Pacific range.
| Cabin Height: | 6.3 ft | Avg Cruising Speed: | 449 KTAS |
| Cabin Width: | 7.2 ft | Max Cruise Altitude: | 45,000 ft |
| Cabin Length: | 24.5 ft | Range Full: | 3,130 NM |
| Baggage Vol: | 150 cu ft | Lavatory: | Yes |
| Galley: | Yes |
Gulfstream G280
Passengers (typical): 8
Specification
Designed by Gulfstream and built by IAI, the G280, known initially as the G250, is a replacement for the G200. IAI and Gulfstream removed the G200’s aft-fuselage fuel tank enabling a bigger cabin and access to the aft baggage from in flight. The G280 seats 8-10 passengers.
| Cabin Height: | 6.3 ft | Avg Cruising Speed: | 459 KTAS |
| Cabin Width: | 7.2 ft | Max Cruise Altitude: | 45,000 ft |
| Cabin Length: | 25.8 ft | Range Full: | 3,590 NM |
| Baggage Vol: | 154 cu ft | Lavatory: | Yes |
| Galley: | Yes |
