Hawker Beechcraft Delivers World’s Most Advanced Business Jet.
Written by thomas · Filed Under Aeronautics NewsJune 19, 2008
WICHITA, Kan., June 18 /PRNewswire/ — Hawker Beechcraft Corporation
(HBC) is pleased to announce the first delivery of its flagship Hawker 4000
super-midsized business jet to customers Gary and Donna Hall during a
special ceremony today at HBC’s Customer Delivery Center. The Hawker 4000
is first in its class, first in the world and the most advanced business
jet in the world based on its innovative composite construction.
“This is not only a truly significant moment in Hawker Beechcraft’s
history, but also a landmark day for general aviation as we begin
delivering the world’s most advanced business jet — our flagship Hawker
4000,” said Jim Schuster, chairman and CEO of HBC. “We are ushering in a
new era for general aviation as the Hawker 4000 is first in its class and
the first in the world. I am delighted to present the first Hawker 4000 to
Mr. and Mrs. Hall as they — along with our large number of Hawker 4000
customers worldwide — will enjoy this revolutionary aircraft and benefit
from our commitment to superior customer support.”
The Hawker 4000 has extensively toured the globe and has been in high
demand, with more than 130 of the technologically advanced jets ordered to
date. The first several deliveries of the Hawker 4000 will be made to
customers in the U.S., followed by Venezuela, the United Kingdom, and South
Africa.
The Hawker 4000 capacity and range is designed to meet the needs of
customers domestically and internationally. Its impressive climb rate
quickly takes passengers from sea level direct to 41,000 feet (12,497 m) in
just 20 minutes at maximum takeoff weight. It has a certified ceiling of
45,000 ft. (13,716 m). At altitude, the Hawker 4000 can accelerate to its
maximum cruise speed of Mach 0.84. The business jet is powered by two Pratt
& Whitney Canada PW308A engines which each deliver 6,900 pounds (30.7 kN)
of thrust flat rated to ISA +22 degrees Celsius. Coupled with the Hawker
4000’s advanced wing design, the engines provide impressive high
altitude/hot temperature and short field capability that is so important in
many US and international regions.
Much of the luxurious aircraft’s standard equipment is optional on
competitors’ offerings. For example, the Hawker 4000 cockpit features a
Honeywell Epic avionics suite with digital CNS radios and five
high-resolution 8 x 10 inch (20 x 25 cm) LCD displays. It also has enhanced
situational awareness and flight management systems backed by real-time
system monitoring and status. Ideally suited for long-range operations or
long over water flights, the Hawker 4000 is equipped with dual IRS
(Inertial Reference Systems), dual air-cycle machines and a hydraulic motor
driven backup generator as standard. Another standard feature is a Full
Authority Auto Throttle which provides easy, fast and efficient automatic
thrust control during all phases of flight.
The groundbreaking Hawker 4000 is constructed of advanced composite
material. Its fuselage features a true 72 inch (183 cm) standup cabin with
a 77.5 in. width (196.8 cm). A flat floor runs the entire length of the
aircraft, leading to an impressively large 88.5 cubic ft. (2.51 cubic m)
baggage area, accessible during flight through the cabin, or on the ground
through an exterior door. The aircraft’s interior is a standard eight-place
configuration with fully-articulating executive seats in double club
format. The standup cabin’s interior is fully customizable with a wide
variety of materials and cabin finishes available.
A businessman who travels regularly between Joplin and Las Vegas, Hall
wanted an aircraft that could travel non-stop 100 percent of the time.
After being impressed by a tour of the Wichita facility years ago, he and
his wife decided to purchase their first new aircraft, a Beechjet 400A.
They have been dedicated customers ever since, purchasing a second Beechjet
400A and then a Hawker 800XP, which is their current aircraft.
SOURCE Hawker Beechcraft Corporation
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