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Beechjet 400A

Charter a Private Flight on the Beechcraft Model 400A Beechjet

Air Charter Advisors is your source for private jet charter services on the Beechcraft Beechjet 400A, a twin-engine light business jet with a 6-8 passenger cabin and a flight range of nearly 1,700 nautical miles.

Beechjet 400A charter services

The Beechjet 400 was developed as a light jet with business professionals and families in mind, with a comfortable cabin for 6 passengers and an enclosed aft lavatory. The Model 400A is the most popular version, upgrading an already terrific aircraft with improved fuel efficiency, increased range, and advanced avionics.

This light jet offers a range of up to 1,700 nautical miles and can comfortably travel non-stop from Miami to New York. You’ll also reach your destination quickly traveling at 480 miles per hour, making the 400A one of the fastest light jets available for charter.

For instant rates & availability on Beechjet 400/400A and similar light jets near you, request a free quote or give us a call at +1 (888) 987-5387.

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Beechjet 400A Pricing, Performance & Specifications

The cost to charter a Beechjet 400 starts at around $3,000 an hour* and will vary based on year of make, model (400/400A), aircraft schedule and position; passenger and baggage amounts, and other factors.

  • Year of Make: 1986 — 2003
  • Manufacturer: Beechcraft
  • Class: Light Jet
  • MSRP: $500,000 to $1.3 million (preowned)
  • Hourly Rate: $3,000 — $3,750*

General Details (Model 400A)

  • Crew: 2 pilots
  • Capacity: up to 6 passengers
  • Height: 13 ft 11 in
  • Length: 48 ft 5 in
  • Wingspan: 43 ft 6 in
  • MTOW: 16,100 lb (7,303 kg)
  • External Baggage: 25 cu ft
  • Avionics: Rockwell Collins Pro Line 4

Performance Specifications

  • Max Speed: 539 mph (468 kts; 866 km/h) (Mach 0.78 MMO)
  • Cruise Speed: 510 mph (820 km/h, 443 kts) @ 23,000 ft
  • Range: 1,693 nmi (3,135 km, 1,949 mi) @ 45,000 ft
  • Ceiling: 45,000 ft
  • Climb Rate: 3,770 ft/min
  • Runway: 4,600 ft (takeoff); 5,083 ft (landing)
  • Engines: 2x Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-5
  • Thrust: 2,900 lbf (12.9 kN) each

Interior Dimensions

  • Cabin Height: 4 ft 10 in
  • Cabin Width: 4 ft 11 in
  • Cabin Length: 15 ft 7 in
  • Cabin Volume: 305 cu ft
  • Internal Baggage: 31 cu ft
  • Bathroom: Enclosed Rear Lav

More Photos & Information | Beechcraft Beechjet 400

The BeechJet 400 was originally designed in Japan by Mitsubishi to complement its MU-2 turboprop with a top-of-the-line corporate jet, and was originally named the “Diamond” (Mitsubishi MU-300 Diamond Jet).

Mitsubishi built 89 original MU300s, and created an improved variant known as the Diamond IA, aiming to meet Part 25 takeoff requirements by tweaking the P&WC turbofans; 11 models were built, which were later rebranded as the Beechjet 400s.

In 1985, Mitsubishi sold the aircraft’s rights to Beechcraft, who started working their own version. A year later, the Model 400 was introduced, followed by the 400A in 1989. The 400A was designed to increase range, increase take-off weight, add more amenities to the cabin, and offer an all-glass cockpit.

Beech built 421 of the 400/400A before Raytheon acquired Hawker business jets from British Aerospace in 1993, who briefly offered the Raytheon Beechjet 400A, and later introduced the Hawker 400 and Hawker 400XP.

The Beechjet series, most notably the Model 400A, remains a strong competitor in the light jet charter market.

Purchase a Beechjet 400

Air Charter Advisors offers aircraft acquisition services for individuals and business groups looking to purchase a Beechjet 400A. This light jet debuted in 1989 and ended production in 2003, as it was eventually replaced by the Hawker 400XP.

The cost to purchase a pre-owned Beechjet 400A runs between $400K-$1.5 million USD, with a total annual budget of around $670,000 for for 200 hours of flight time, and just over $1 million for 400 hours of flying. Fixed costs account for around $200k, with around $350k and $715k in variable costs for 200 and 400 hours of flight time, respectively.

There are several pre-owned models available for purchase, and our team offers access to used aircraft both on and off the market. Contact us for more information to buy a Beechjet 400A.

Beechcraft Beechjet 400 Jet Charter Services

Our brokers offer a variety of private jet charter services on the Beechjet 400A, including on-demand flights, jet cards and more. We can also assist clients with purchasing a Beechjet 400 or buying a similar light jet. Call our advisors at +1 (888) 987-JETS (5387) or request a free quote for more information.


* Average hourly rates vary depending on make, model and year; amenities, routing and scheduling/availability, and do not include fuel, taxes, crew charges, ramp, hangar, FBO, overnights, daily minimums, taxes, international fees, catering, ground transport, or de-icing. If you would like an accurate quote, please call or email. Pictures are for example only. The age, color, interior layout, hourly rates, specifications, dimensions may all vary between aircraft. All images copyrighted and provided courtesy of Hawker Beechcraft / Textron Aviation.